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Grant Will Aid Inmates Who Are Mentally Ill
Health & Wellness  (tags: mental illness, prisons, grant, assistancetotheincarceratedmentallyill, aid, mental disorders )

Sara
- 387 days ago - charlotteobserver.com
Durham mental health professionals think nonviolent inmates who are mentally ill need treatment more than a stay in jail or prison. Thanks to a federal grant, they'll be able to help such inmates quicker.
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Sara Stevens (67)
Friday November 28, 2008, 6:59 am
Yay! a step in the right direction!
 

Marion Y. (287)
Friday November 28, 2008, 9:13 am
Yes, good news. Before Reagan, the US kept the mentally ill in separate facilities from prisoners. After Reagan, these ill people were thrown in prison with regular criminals or on the streets with no help. I hope this spreads to all the states. Thanks Sara.
 

Mairead McKeough (92)
Friday November 28, 2008, 11:49 am
Noted, Sara, This is really good news, Thanks!
 

Joycey B. (699)
Friday November 28, 2008, 12:34 pm
Noted with thanks Sara.
 

Jenny Dooley (454)
Friday November 28, 2008, 10:25 pm
This is wonderful news Sara! Well done - you've made my weekend.
 

Past Member (0)
Friday November 28, 2008, 10:28 pm
Wonderful news Sara! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Noting with a smile and some hope.
 
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