Criminal
Mar. 26, 2021
We need to take action on criminal justice and mental health
After three decades in practice, I have seen too many mentally ill and legally incompetent individuals languish in jails, which are a poor setting for psychiatric treatment and recovery, rather than be treated through less costly and more effective alternatives to incarceration.
After three decades in practice, I have seen too many mentally ill and legally incompetent individuals languish in jails, which are a poor setting for psychiatric treatment and recovery, rather than be treated through less costly and more effective alternatives to incarceration. That is why I agree with the state's recent diversion initiative to underwrite select counties for diverting not just some, but all of their accused felons who are incompetent to stand trial. ...
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