Professor Dr. Allison Gilbert

Biography

Allison Gilbert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. Her research interests revolve around mental health and substance abuse services policy, particularly the interplay between mental illness, substance abuse, and criminal justice involvement. She examines the effectiveness of criminal diversion programs and prison re-entry initiatives for adults with serious mental illnesses, focusing on legal and policy mechanisms that facilitate mental health interventions. Her expertise includes assessing the delivery and impact of mental health services for vulnerable populations, including those with co-occurring disorders. Gilbert's academic credentials include a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and an M.P.H. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She has been actively involved in numerous grants aimed at improving policy and practical interventions for mental health in the justice system.

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