Mentally Ill Inmates: Safety And Justice Or Suffering And Vengeance?
Jan 21, 2024
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American prisons are full of people with mental illness, but does the system actually fulfill its promise of reform for these inmates? Dr. Christine Montross, a psychiatrist, says many of them aren’t getting the correct help that will make a difference in their lives – and make our society a safer place when they’re released. She breaks down the prison system and offers alternatives programs to solve this crisis.