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December 16, 2019February 4, 2020Administrator

Improving Mental Health Care in Criminal Justice Settings

Did you know that an estimated 15% of men and 30% of women entering the criminal justice system have a serious mental health condition? With more than 2 million people arrested annually, America’s jails and prisons have become the nation’s default mental health care provider.

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