This short webinar from PsychU discusses the issues that the mentally ill face in the criminal justice system. They’re often bullied, serve longer sentences, and are more likely to commit suicide than other inmates are. They also discuss the link between homelessness and incarceration and refer to the “revolving door” cycle that they face because they aren’t provided with care or resources to help them succeed when they get out. This webinar was created earlier this year, so it shows that we haven’t come that far since 2006 when Earley’s book was written.
