Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System, part 1Because of a lack of mental health resources, persons with serious mental illness often end up involved with the criminal justice system. A former police chief (Michael Biasotti) and a former Psychologist./R.N. (Barbara Biasotti) discuss their experiences from a professional and personal perspective. This two-part series explores the history of mental illness, deinstitutionalization of persons with mental illness, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, the need for resources and the revolving door, and more.
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System, part 2Because of a lack of mental health resources, persons with serious mental illness often end up involved with the criminal justice system. A former police chief (Michael Biasotti) and a former Psychologist./R.N. (Barbara Biasotti) discuss their experiences from a professional and personal perspective. This two-part series explores the history of mental illness, deinstitutionalization of persons with mental illness, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, the need for resources and the revolving door, and more.
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