The state of Maine wants to take severely mentally ill persons, bypass a the courts and judicial system, and send...
The state of Maine wants to take severely mentally ill persons, bypass a the courts and judicial system, and send them directly to prison. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200.
Apparently, prison guards are better equipped to handle unruly persons with mental disabilities rather than a psychiatric institution that has people trained in the handling of mental illnesses.
Because we all know who are full of hugs and understanding, right? Yep, prison guards. They tolerate all sorts of prisoner issues with a soft understanding hand.
More: http://news.mpbn.net/post/advocates-bill-punishes-mentally-ill-found-not-guilty-crimes#stream/0
http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us/our-blog/99-me/3011-new-bill-sends-mentally-ill-to-jail-even-if-they-havent-committed-a-crime
Apparently, prison guards are better equipped to handle unruly persons with mental disabilities rather than a psychiatric institution that has people trained in the handling of mental illnesses.
Because we all know who are full of hugs and understanding, right? Yep, prison guards. They tolerate all sorts of prisoner issues with a soft understanding hand.
More: http://news.mpbn.net/post/advocates-bill-punishes-mentally-ill-found-not-guilty-crimes#stream/0
http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us/our-blog/99-me/3011-new-bill-sends-mentally-ill-to-jail-even-if-they-havent-committed-a-crime
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