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United States v. Jones

5-4

CHAPTER

The Intersection of Mental Illness and the Legal System

The chapter delves into the complexities of mental illness within the legal system, critiquing the punitive nature of mental health commitment and the flaws in how insanity defense cases are handled. It highlights the need for a more compassionate and understanding approach towards individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system.

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