Mental Health and Reoffending Issues Are Dealt with in Arizona County Jail Program
Many jails contain house numbers of inmates who suffer from mental illnesses. Jail administrators in Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office were surprised to learn more than half of inmates in detention had been diagnosed with mental health problems. The revelation in 2015 sparked action by the sheriff’s office. The Verde Valley’s JournalAZ.com reported on how jail […]
Tent City to Become Rehab Center
Since the infamous Tent City was recently shut down, Sheriff Paul Penzone announced that an air-conditioned space previously apart of the jail will be turned into a facility to help treat those suffering from substance abuse and addiction. Transforming Tent City into a rehabilitation center is apart of an ongoing effort to help keep repeat […]