'Wellness Hub' would divert residents from courts, 'motel system,' ER
Columbia County officials pursue a new approach to helping those facing substance abuse or mental health crises that would divert them from jail and the ER
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Columbia County officials pursue a new approach to helping those facing substance abuse or mental health crises that would divert them from jail and the ER
Following two community listening sessions, the San Diego Association of Governments is preparing to present a report on ways to keep county jail incarceration levels for low-level offenders at a minimum
Early interventions in mental health crises or substance abuse disorders can improve public safety down the line, said Cole County Circuit Judge Cotton Walker.
Few judges in the Texas court system can claim to have served at every level—trial court, appellate court, and Texas Supreme Court.
Autistic individuals interact with the justice system at high rates as both victims and offenders. With a grant from the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) in late 2019, Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute explored ways to improve interactions between autistic individuals and the justice system.