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Exploration of National Crisis: Over-incarceration and Mental Health Challenges
This chapter explores the detrimental effects of harsh criminal penalties, the shift towards jails and prisons as psychiatric facilities, and the dangers posed by police responding to mental health crises, particularly in communities of color. It also discusses the historical context of criminal justice reforms and the influence of political figures like President Bill Clinton and Senator Joe Biden.