The Rights of Mentally Ill People in Arizona’s Justice System
Mentally ill people sometimes feel they have no rights in Arizona’s criminal justice system. This is not the case. If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, you have rights. People with disabilities, including psychiatric disabilities, are afforded legal rights to protect them from discrimination, abuse, and neglect in the criminal justice system. You […]
Options for Mentally Ill Offenders That Don’t Involve Jail
Many Americans with mental illness end up in jails and prisons each year. They also tend to spend longer terms in prison and end up back in prison costing local jurisdictions more money. They are typically jailed for nonviolent reasons and end up lacking the treatment they need. So what are other options for the […]