Key outcomes
The funding agreement required the following key outcomes:
- Families and individuals identified ‘at risk’ with mental health needs must receive services that are accepting, confidential, supportive and appropriate to their needs while they are in the court system.
- Court staff need to have gained greater confidence and competence to identify, respectfully and appropriately respond to and refer individuals who are showing signs of mental health needs.
- A comprehensive and timely evaluation of the program is undertaken.
- Information and methodologies are disseminated to other relevant agencies and organisations.