Francene Marie interviews the Forensic Evaluations Unit for Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Services. Guests include (left to right) Dr. Stephen Strzelecki - Lead Clinical Psychologist, Melissa Zhiss, MA LPA the Jail Liaison and Marcus Boyd, MA, LPC, LCAS, CCS with the Court Liaison. Their positions are very strategic and vital in the community.

The Homeless Outreach Prevention Program is a collaborative project run by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Mecklenburg County. The goal of the program is to identify homeless individuals with disabilities who are involved with or could become involved with the criminal justice system and connect them with necessary resources such as income and housing. How it works: Program coordinators meet monthly with CMPD officers and partner agencies to design plans to help connect these individuals with necessary resources in hopes of keeping them from re-entering the criminal justice system.

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