Use of data-driven decision-making among agencies serving individuals with criminal-legal system involvement: a qualitative study
Findings from this study highlight the limited capacity of counties to implement data-driven decision making in mental health, substance use, and criminal legal settings. Addressing gaps in infrastructure, staffing, and data expertise will require technical assistance and targeted policy incentives. System-level metrics and benchmarks, such as the cascade of care, are essential for evaluating cross-agency performance and improving outcomes for individuals with mental health needs.
Authors
- Garrett Brown
- Kendra J. Clark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5450-072X)
- Maji Hailemariam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3730-9637)
- Rochelle K. Rosen
- Faye S. Taxman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9530-731X)
- Benjamin J. Mackey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4598-7633)
- Rodlescia Sneed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7732-6197)
- Jennifer E. Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2540-7213)
- Hiywote Eshetu
- Jiaxin Wei
Institutions
- George Mason University (US)
- Wayne State University (US)
- Mott Community College (US)
- Miriam Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13385-2
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45
Funders
- National Institute of Mental Health