Tragedy of Mental Health in Jails

This chapter recounts the devastating story of Mary Faith Casey, whose minor parole violation led to a catastrophic decline in her mental and physical health during her incarceration. It highlights the systemic failures in mental health care within American jails, illustrating the dire consequences of neglect, starvation, and the privatization of healthcare in correctional facilities. Through Mary's experience and the implications of broader civil rights violations, the chapter sheds light on the urgent need for reform in the treatment of individuals with mental health disorders in the criminal justice system.