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Nov 10, 20201 min read

Peer Support Behind Bars in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is providing cutting-edge services to address the increasing needs for mental health...

Sep 22, 20201 min read

To stop police shootings of people with mental health disabilities, I asked them what cops – and eve

Police are almost always the first responders in cases of mental health crises in the United States, as they are in criminal and medical...

Sep 15, 20201 min read

Stay informed on criminal justice issues in California!

Stay up-to-date on criminal justice issues in California by subscribing to the Attorney General email lists! Be sure to "check" AB 953"...

Sep 15, 20201 min read

Nearly Three-Quarters of Youth Behind Bars Suffer from Mental Health Issues

Most kids entering juvenile detention have been disadvantaged by poverty and lack of resources, and more than 70% have mental health...

Aug 11, 20201 min read

Evidence-Based Reforms to Reduce California’s Overcrowded Prisons

California’s overcrowded prisons have become a breeding ground for the coronavirus. The state’s Department of Corrections and...