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18 May Mental Health and Incarceration in America

Posted at 10:00h in Decriminalizing Mental Illness, Ending Mass Incarceration, Fairness in Sentencing

The relationship between mental health and incarceration is a complicated one, and it's one that's failing in the justice system.

People with disabilities face a number of challenges in the criminal justice system.

03 Jun Explainer: People with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System

Posted at 10:00h in Decriminalizing Mental Illness

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

Mental illness and crime are not connected in the way many people think they are.

07 May Mental Illness, Media and Crime: A Complicated Relationship

Posted at 13:00h in Decriminalizing Mental Illness

Mental illness is prevalent throughout the US prison system. Yet, despite popular perceptions, there is no statistical correlation between mental illness and criminal activity.

Decriminalizing Mental Illness Tag

18 May Mental Health and Incarceration in America

03 Jun Explainer: People with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System

07 May Mental Illness, Media and Crime: A Complicated Relationship