Evidence-Based Professionals' Monthly - June 2026

Turning Up the Heat This June
June marks the halfway point of the year—a natural opportunity to pause and assess where you've been and where you're headed. Progress isn't always measured by how much you've accomplished, but by whether your efforts are aligned with your goals. Small adjustments made now can create meaningful results in the months ahead.
This month, focus on consistency over perfection. Take time to celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and identify opportunities for growth. Strong teams and successful organizations aren't built through occasional bursts of effort—they're built through steady actions, shared accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
FEATURED
Contemporary Research on the Implementation of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training in Corrections
As correctional facilities continue to address the growing prevalence of mental illness among incarcerated populations, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is emerging as a promising approach to improving safety, communication, and crisis response. Discover what current research reveals about CIT’s effectiveness in corrections and why it may play a key role in shaping future practices.
MORE NEWS
- Ohio State Lima hosts Mental Health Scavenger Hunt to connect residents with resources
- Life as an Exoneree: An Examination of the Causes and Consequences of Wrongful ConvictionLife as an Exoneree: An Examination of the Causes and Consequences of Wrongful Conviction
- Atlanta nonprofit cafe serves up hope and opportunity for justice-involved youth and young adults
- This Month Matters: North Alabama’s first psychiatric urgent care opens in Huntsville, offering same-day mental health treatment
- Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers
- New Maryland Law Will Keep Minors Out of Adult Courts and Prisons
- SAMHSA Awards $255 Million to Administer 988 Lifeline
- Shawnee Co. Jail to open new mental health unit for inmates
- The Impact of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines on Diabetes through the Use of Mobile Devices
- Serenity Mesa Recovery Center addresses rising youth addiction in New Mexico
- Harvest Hope partners with Substance Abuse Recovery Center
- Virginia faces mental health provider shortages as Hampton Roads residents struggle to navigate care
- From Streets to Stability: Ending the Criminalization of Homelessness Through Housing First and Structural Reform
- Potential Aftercare and Vacatur Laws for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
- Maternal Difficulties: Exploring Issues Faced by Pregnant Women Behind Bars
GRANTS & FUNDING
- Check here for OJJDP Announcements of Funding Opportunities
- 🚨🚨Deadlines approaching!
- Follow this link for more information about Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants, the application process, and more!
- Don't know how to apply? Check here for details!
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Editor: Amaka Obinna Nwoko
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