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How Public Officials Can Protect the Rights of Prisoners with Mental Illness
Until workable diversion systems are widely available, people with mental illness need access to appropriate care within jails and prisons. -
The Cost of Criminalizing Serious Mental Illness
Access to treatment is sorely lacking. Instead of helping people who need it the most, we are sending them to prisons and jails. -
Criminal Justice Involvement of People with Serious Mental Illness
"It is easier to dismiss the need for change when we focus only on the individual and the criminal act, and not broader socioeconomic issues." -
What Is Mental Health Probation?
Mental health probation can be a daunting task, but with the proper support, a person can successfully complete it, recover and go on to live a fulfilling life. -
He’s Not a Criminal, He’s in Crisis
"I used to think that if a person was arrested, they must have done something wrong — but I was wrong." -
Black Mental Health and the Importance of 988 Legislation
"The intersectionality of racism, mental health, law enforcement, homelessness and often self-medication via illicit drug use has decimated the Black community." -
Documenting the Traumas of First Responders
First responders dealing with PTSD is the focus of an upcoming documentary by filmmaker Conrad Weaver. -
The Voices that Caused Me to Lose Everything
"There was some part of my brain that knew something was off, but I still had no idea it was voices I was hearing." -
What Do I Do if I Believe My Loved One is Being Mistreated?
What do I do if I believe my loved one is being mistreated? Navigating the criminal justice system can be stressful and confusing, especially for family members whose incarcerated loved one has a mental illness. To aid this process, NAMI has developed a series of informational videos that answer common questions callers have asked the […] -
How Can I Effectively Advocate to Get My Loved One Treatment in Jail?
How can I effectively advocate to get my loved one treatment in jail? Navigating the criminal justice system can be stressful and confusing, especially for family members whose incarcerated loved one has a mental illness. To aid this process, NAMI has developed a series of informational videos that answer common questions callers have asked the […]