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Arizona Governor Vetoes Prison Reform Bill for First Time Offenders

Arizona has one of the most controversial sentencing policies in the nation. First-time offenders can receive multiple sentences for “repetitive offenses” that occurred within minutes

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Sleep Deprivation in College Kids Fuels Mental Health Episodes

College students often lose out on sleep. They habitually work late cramming for examinations, or party and lead hectic lives. A new study points out

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Health Rankings Point to an Increase in Adults Experiencing Mental Health Distress in Arizona

Suffering from a mental health disorder is a major challenge in Arizona. Not only are the courts often unsympathetic to people with mental illness but

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Is there a Link Between Shoplifting and Mental Illness?

Most of us have heard of stories of celebrities who were arrested for shoplifting. These are rich people who don’t steal because they can’t afford

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Report is Critical of Police Transportation of People with Mental Illnesses

Police departments are heavily involved in the transportation of people with mental illnesses. It’s a role that is stretching police departments and is not helpful

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Factors that Influence Drug Offense Sentencing in Arizona

Drug offense sentencing in Arizona can be very complicated. Arizona is known for having harsh drug laws. However, two people who face a similar set

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What has to be Proved to Use Arizona’s Insanity Defense?

Arizona’s insanity defense is not used often and it can be difficult to sustain. The defense is also known as guilty except insane (GEI). The

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Decriminalization of Mental Health Bears Results in One Arizona City

The criminal justice system can be tough on people with mental illnesses. However, some jurisdictions are pursuing the decriminalization of mental health with positive results.

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Phoenix Reconsiders Approach of Police to Mental Health as Officer-Involved Shootings Soar

The number of officer-involved shootings of suspects soared in Phoenix last year. Now police are looking at reasons for the spike. The approach of the

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How Family Caregivers can Help if Your Loved One is in Trouble with the Law

Family caregivers play an important role if your loved one is in trouble with the law in Arizona and elsewhere. No matter who you are

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