Mental health plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system, influencing everything from a defendant’s ability to stand trial to the outcome of sentencing. When individuals with mental ...
In recognition of National Criminal Justice Month, NAMI released a new publication, Trends in Mental Health and Criminal ...
The criminal justice system, designed for punishment rather than rehabilitation, routinely entangles individuals with mental ...
PTSD, depression, anxiety and social isolation continue to haunt former inmates of prison cells long after release.
Five individuals graduate from Cobb County Mental Health Court, marking their successful completion of a rigorous recovery ...
"There's a difference between a criminal with mental health issues and a person who has a mental health issues causing them ...
A bill aimed at protecting people with mental illness is filed in the florida senate.The 'tristin murphy act' aims to divert ...
The Oklahoma Legislature has taken a significant step toward addressing longstanding issues in the state’s mental health and ...
Bennington’s Community Policing Advisory Review Board (CPARB) met on February 26th, 2025, to discuss issues related to crime, ...
C.I.T. training courses certify first responders on how to better serve community members experiencing mental health crises.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of ...