07 Jun Improving Access to Mental Health Support in Federal Prisons
The BOP puts an emphasis on mental health in its program statements, but the reality in federal prisons is far different.
Decriminalizing Mental Illness
18 May Mental Health and Incarceration in America
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The relationship between mental health and incarceration is a complicated one, and it's one that's failing in the justice system.
06 Dec Most Want Mental Health Pros, Not Police, Responding To Crises
Most Americans want mental health professionals, not police, responding to mental health crises. But lawmakers are going the other way.
29 Nov Having Autism in Prison Makes Incarceration Unbearable
People with autism in prison are more vulnerable to violence, manipulation and sexual abuse due to developmental needs.
04 Nov Mental Health Courts: What Are They And Do They Work?
Mental health courts have become more common as we try to better address mental illness. But their effectiveness remains to be seen.
20 Aug Study: Mental Health Response Teams Have Better Outcomes Than Police
New York City has recently become one of several places in the country to try replacing police with a mental health response team for non-violent emergency calls, yielding some positive early results.
05 Jul Mean World Syndrome: Public Perception of Crime Doesn’t Match Reality
In the 1970s, communications professor George Gerbner coined the term "mean world syndrome" to describe the effect that depictions of violence can have on the perceptions of those who view them.
03 Jun Explainer: People with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System
Incarceration rates for people with disabilities far exceed incarceration rates for the general public. This is especially true for those with cognitive disabilities, and disproportionately affects people of color with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are also more vulnerable to police violence, and to sexual assault
07 May Mental Illness, Media and Crime: A Complicated Relationship
Mental illness is prevalent throughout the US prison system. Yet, despite popular perceptions, there is no statistical correlation between mental illness and criminal activity.
20 Apr Breaking Down ‘Defund the Police’ and Community Supervision Programs
Phrases like “abolish the police” and “defund the police” may be common, but not everyone has a firm grasp on what these phrases mean.
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