5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into How Mississippi Counties Jail People for Mental Illness
5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into How Mississippi Counties Jail People for Mental Illness
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5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into How Mississippi Counties Jail People for Mental Illness
People Jailed While Awaiting Mental Health Treatment Are Generally Treated the Same as People Accused of Crimes
Jails Can Be Deadly for People in Crisis
Mississippi Is a Stark Outlier in the U.S.
Despite a State Law, There Has Been Almost No Oversight of Jails That Hold People Awaiting Treatment
The Practice Is Not Limited to Small, Rural Counties