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A New Approach for People With Severe Mental Illness

(Just Now) WebDemocrats and Republicans are asking the Supreme Court for the authority to clear homeless encampments. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has pushed to remove people with severe mental illness

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/29/us/state-courts-mental-illness.html

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Rise of US Mental Health Courts Highlighted in 'Any Given Day

(5 days ago) WebHannah Brem of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JURIST's News Managing Editor, and Elizabeth Haigh of the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Law, Assistant News Editor at JURIST, discuss the changing landscape of mental health courts in the US following an interview with some participants from the documentary 'Any Given …

https://www.jurist.org/commentary/2022/07/hannah-brem-elizabeth-haigh-any-given-day-mental-health-courts/

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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in

(3 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since launching in seven California counties in October, state officials said Friday. The state believes between 7,000 and 12,000 people statewide will eventually be eligible for …

https://apnews.com/article/california-mental-health-court-homelessness-4e286c1d1ad0af6d838a3fd22bf82287

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New California Mental Health Court Sees More Than 100 Petitions …

(4 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since launching in seven California

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-12-01/new-california-mental-health-court-sees-more-than-100-petitions-in-first-two-months

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At new mental health courts in California, judges - Health News …

(2 days ago) WebVeronica Kelley, behavioral health director for Orange County, will oversee mental health outreach and care provided through the local CARE Court, launching Oct. 1. In Orange County, officials running these courts must achieve a delicate balance: To convince people to accept care without coercion, particularly when their illness causes …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2023-09-20/at-new-mental-health-courts-in-california-judges-will-be-able-to-mandate-treatment

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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in

(3 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO — An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since launching in seven California counties in

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/12/03/new-california-mental-health-court-sees-more-than-100-petitions-in-first-two-months/

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Judicial Task Force Releases Final Report on State Courts - NCSC

(4 days ago) WebThat was the message echoed during Tuesday’s release of the final report from the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to Mental Illness. The virtual event drew about 900 participants, including court officials, behavioral health professionals, and members of the news media.

https://www.ncsc.org/newsroom/behavioral-health-alerts/2022/judicial-task-force-releases-final-report-on-state-courts-response-to-mental-illness

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California's New Mental Health Court Rolls Out to High …

(2 days ago) WebLos Angeles County will begin its program Dec. 1. The state estimates roughly 1,800 to 3,100 people could be eligible in the first seven counties. Los Angeles could bump up estimates to 3,600 to

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-02/californias-new-mental-health-court-rolls-out-to-high-expectations-and-uncertainty

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a new law that Gov. Phil Murphy

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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Mental Health Courts Mental Health America

(5 days ago) WebSimilar to other specialized court systems such as drug courts and veterans’ courts, mental health courts are an alternative to navigating the criminal justice system for people with a mental health disability. Mental health courts were developed in response to the inability of traditional courts and jails to address a defendant’s underlying mental illness, …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-courts

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Psychiatry.org - Examining Mental Health Courts

(7 days ago) WebExamining Mental Health Courts. February 19, 2021. Patients and Families. People with mental illness are more likely to be arrested, to be denied or unable to pay bail, and to have lengthier stays in jails compared to those without mental illness. An estimated 2 million people with serious mental illnesses are incarcerated each year.

https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/examining-mental-health-courts

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Community Corrections Board establishes plan for Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WebThe mission of the BSW-MHC as defined in the community corrections plan is to protect public safety and reduce the recidivism rate of offenders with a diagnosed mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder by increasing their wellness. The CCP also defines staffing duties in the court and eligibility for the program.

https://www.news-graphic.com/news/community-corrections-board-establishes-plan-for-mental-health-court/article_8194d288-13bc-11ef-a5a9-ebed0abb5959.html

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Mental Health Courts Program News Bureau of Justice Assistance

(1 days ago) WebNews. With BJA support, the Council of State Governments Justice Center has launched Developing a Mental Health Court: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum, a free, online multimedia resource with the information teams need to plan, implement, sustain, or simply learn about mental health courts based on research and best practices from the …

https://bja.ojp.gov/program/mental-health-courts-program/news

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Your turn: Courts, community lead efforts to address mental health

(3 days ago) WebYour turn: Courts, community leading efforts to address public health, safety. Since the month of May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949, advocates across the country have

https://www.rrstar.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/17/your-turn-courts-community-lead-efforts-to-address-mental-health/73704023007/

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Highlighting Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Courts News News

(3 days ago) WebIn recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Courts today released an infographic highlighting data from the state’s mental health courts. In 2020, 62 percent of all discharged participants graduated successfully from these treatment programs and among those graduates, there was a 113 percent increase in employment.

https://www.pacourts.us/news-and-statistics/news/news-detail/1106/highlighting-pennsylvanias-mental-health-courts

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Homelessness: San Mateo County to launch mental health 'CARE …

(7 days ago) WebBy Ethan Varian [email protected] Bay Area News Group. May 17, 2024 at 6:05 a.m. San Mateo County plans to launch a mental health court this summer aimed at compelling homeless

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/17/san-mateo-county-to-launch-mental-health-care-court-to-bring-homeless-people-off-street/

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Failing mental health service and courts overwhelm police, says

(7 days ago) WebPolice Scotland is “overwhelmed” by the “appalling” demands made on officers by failing mental health services and a court system that requires complete reform, according to its chief

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/13/police-scotland-chief-jo-farrell-mental-health-service-courts

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Mental Health Courts Can Struggle to Fulfill Decades-Old Promise

(9 days ago) WebThe country’s first mental health court was established in Broward County, Florida, in 1997, “as a way to promote recovery and mental health wellness and avoid criminalizing mental health problems.” The model was replicated with millions in funding from such federal agencies as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/mental-health-courts-promise-reduce-incarceration/

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WebPerinatal depression affects as many as 20% of women in the United States during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or both, according to studies. In some states, anxiety or depression afflicts

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Does Mindfulness Training Lead to Better Mental Health?

(3 days ago) WebTo the Editor: Your article cites research findings that among young people mindfulness training did not have the expected positive effect on mental health. In some cases it even led to poorer

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/opinion/mindfulness-mental-health.html

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Bergen County Community Mental Health Resource List

(6 days ago) WebMental Health Law Project (MHLP) Accepting referrals via telephone Building/courts are closed to public, with exception of emergent actions Postponing upcoming Social Security hearings Will take information for other cases, but unlikely court dates will be in near future, unless emergent 201 634 2760 Social Security

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/About_Bergen_County/News__Press/COVID/COVID-19_Community_Resources_04_23_2020.pdf

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WebSome state laws cite mental illness as a condition that can lead to loss of custody or parental rights. Thus, parents with mental illness often avoid seeking mental health services for fear of losing custody of their children. Custody loss rates for parents with mental illness range as high as 70-80 percent, and a higher proportion of parents

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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Woman accused of killing MU student back in court after 6-month …

(2 days ago) Web0:45. Columbia resident Emma Adams, who is accused of killing University of Missouri student Samuel Michael Clemons, was back in court this week after a six-month commit through the Missouri

https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/15/woman-accused-killing-university-missouri-student-out-of-psychiatric-commitment/73670639007/

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WebDelta Dental of NJ, Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Medical Center and even the New Jersey State House Dome Join More than 35 Others. On May 14, 2024. More than 35 businesses, organizations, landmarks and agencies statewide are illuminating their buildings with the hue of green throughout May, symbolizing solidarity for mental health …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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The One Thing Donald Trump Can’t Escape in Court

(6 days ago) WebEarlier this week, Trump beat reporter Maggie Haberman noted on the New York Times liveblog that she’d heard that Trump closes his eyes as a way of coping with his anger and that on Tuesday, the

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/05/donald-trump-in-court-shame.html

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Mental health courts can struggle to fulfill decades-old promise

(2 days ago) WebThe country's first mental health court was established in Broward County, Florida, in 1997, "as a way to promote recovery and mental health wellness and avoid criminalizing mental health problems."

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231228/Mental-health-courts-can-struggle-to-fulfill-decades-old-promise.aspx

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Rutgers Provides Hope for Ex-Offenders Navigating Recovery and …

(2 days ago) WebFor more than a decade, Rutgers has provided physical and mental health care to more than 19,000 of New Jersey’s inmates. The NJDOC asked Rutgers to create the IRTS program because few inmates who received treatment referrals for addiction were following through after they were released. Rutgers Provides Hope for Navigating a Life Beyond …

https://impact.rutgers.edu/irts/

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New Jersey’s Lucy the Elephant ranked No. 1 must-see - News 12

(3 days ago) WebAccording to USA Today, Margate City's "Lucy the Elephant” takes the top spot for must-see roadside attractions in the U.S. Known as the "world’s greatest elephant,” Lucy is one of the

https://newjersey.news12.com/lucy-the-elephant-ranked-no-1-must-see-roadside-attraction-in-us

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Jackknifed tractor-trailer, fuel spill shuts down portion of Route 1

(7 days ago) WebA crash and fuel spill in Elizabeth this morning has closed all lanes on a portion of Route 1&9 south, near Maple Avenue. City officials say a tractor-trailer jackknifed and knocked down an

https://newjersey.news12.com/truck-crash-shuts-down-portion-southbound-route-1-and-9-elizabeth-nj

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