Mental Health

Sasha Brisbon

Time or Treatment?

Mentally ill offenders possess a unique set of circumstances and needs. However, all too often, the cycle through the criminal justice...

Melissa Kucemba

Behavioral Health Initiatives as an Alternative to Incarceration

Criminal justice reform legislation is critical in reducing mass incarceration and recidivism rates. In December, 2018, Congress passed...

Kathryn Canning

Could a Prisoner be “Unhealthy” Enough to Execute?

There has been a debate on whether a prisoner is “healthy” enough to execute. Consistent with the Eighth Amendment, and this Court’s...

Sarah Wilson

Veterans Treatment Courts: Diverting Veterans from the Criminal Justice System

The United States military collectively is inadequate at addressing the mental health concerns of the men and woman who proudly serve...

Laurel Anderson

Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: Re-Institutionalization behind Bars

Americans have typically feared the reality of mental illness, which has resulted in a traumatic history of systematic oppression to some...

By: Matt Goldstein

The Role of Mental Health in the Legal Profession

The United States Constitution guarantees all individuals legal representation when they are charged with a crime. While many alleged...

Erin Haney

Is the Criminal Justice System Equipped to Handle Those Suffering from Mental Illness?

As our society progresses and evolves, we understand more about mental illness and mental illness has become less stigmatized as a...

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