On the recordJune 14, 2017
We have, in essence, transferred over the past 30 to 40 years the treatment of mental health individuals... to a remarkably substandard care in our criminal justice system.
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congress.govWe have, in essence, transferred over the past 30 to 40 years the treatment of mental health individuals... to a remarkably substandard care in our criminal justice system.
Price discusses the inadequate treatment of mental health individuals in the criminal justice system.
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