Time or Treatment?
Mentally ill offenders possess a unique set of circumstances and needs. However, all too often, the cycle through the criminal justice...
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Melissa Kucemba
- Feb 19, 2019
- 3 min
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
- Feb 11, 2019
- 3 min
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
- Feb 25, 2018
- 4 min
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...
By: Matt Goldstein
- Aug 25, 2016
- 3 min
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
- May 14, 2016
- 4 min
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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