Incident caught on video highlights need for additional training for officers.
Public Defender’s Office Receives Grant To Assist Mentally Ill Clients
The Public Defender’s Office will receive an annual $80,000 grant from the Metta Fund for two years to hire a social worker who will provide additional support for Public Defender clients with major mental illness in finding and maintaining employment and eliminating barriers to employment.
Study: Effectiveness of a Mental Health Court in Reducing Criminal Recidivism and Violence
Mental health court can reduce recidivism and violence by people with mental disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system.