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  • Wrestling With A Texas County's Mental Health System

    Jenny Gold

    August 20, 2014 |

    KFF Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    In the United States 20 percent of prisoners have a mental illness. San Antonio law enforcement and mental health workers pooled their resources and worked together to create a one-stop center for the mentally ill to keep them out of prison.

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  • Call him 'Minimum Mike' if you like, but this Barrow judge is trying something new

    Kyle Hopkins

    June 12, 2014 |

    Anchorage Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Barrow, Alaska

    People affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder are more likely to be convicted. In Alaska, one court provides convicts with FASD counselors and patience, making the court system more equitable and hoping to reduce recidivism.

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  • How can Milwaukee County's broken mental health system be fixed?

    Meg Kissinger

    November 05, 2013 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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    Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

    Milwaukee County’s mental health system put more resources in expensive emergency care rather than invest in programs that offer continual care. As a result, Milwaukee County identifies nine solutions from other cities that have had success in repairing mental health systems. Solutions include the ending of reliance on emergency care, expand community support programs, change laws, and supportive housing.

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