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Mental health courts can struggle to live up to their promise : …

(Just Now) WebWell-intentioned mental health courts can struggle to live up to their goals. Mental health courts have sprung up around the country. GAINESVILLE, Ga. — In early …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/21/1219628362/well-intentioned-mental-health-courts-can-struggle-to-live-up-to-their-goals

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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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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California's controversial CARE Court brings mental health - CBS …

(3 days ago) WebUnder CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/care-court-california-mental-illness-courtroom-plan-60-minutes-transcript/

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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. …

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 …

(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 …

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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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 …

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

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How California’s CARE Court will address mental illness - Los …

(1 days ago) WebSept. 15, 2022 1:20 PM PT. California has a new statewide approach to treatment for people struggling with serious mental illness: the CARE Court. The program connects people in …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-15/how-care-court-program-will-work-for-mentally-ill

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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 …

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 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, …

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

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California CARE Court takes aim at severe mental illness - CBS News

(1 days ago) WebAbout 1 in 4 has a serious mental illness. The Newsom administration believes CARE Court, which is not restricted to those experiencing homelessness, will …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-care-court-mental-health-plan-60-minutes/

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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 …

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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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 …

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

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NY1 Investigation: An inside look at mental health court

(5 days ago) WebAccording to a court transcript for Sept. 29, 2022 in New York Supreme Court, Tavira’s public defender said his client “does suffer from mental health and …

https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/public-safety/2023/01/17/ny1-investigation--the-barriers-to-getting-into-mental-health-court

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

(3 days ago) WebThus, the theme of the Mental Health Action Plan supports a multi-disciplinary and cross-systems approach to improving the court and community …

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

(2 days ago) WebMany new mothers in the U.S. don't get treatment for depression or opioid use because there's no widely deployed system for mental illness screening in the first year …

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

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NJ expands program pairing mental health - NJ Spotlight News

(Just Now) WebThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/01/nj-expands-pilot-program-pairing-mental-health-specialists-with-police-officers/

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Does Mindfulness Training Lead to Better Mental Health?

(3 days ago) WebMindfulness training programs can help young people to get more in touch with potential mental health problems. The inclusion of well-trained counselors and …

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

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WebCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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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, …

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

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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 …

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

(2 days ago) WebJune 2023:Woman accused of killing MU student to receive mental competency evaluation Adams since being in custody has claimed self defense in the …

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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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WebOrganizations around New Jersey are lighting their buildings with a tint of green throughout the month to show solidarity for mental health awareness. The occasion is …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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Urologist convicted of patient sex abuse, including of minors AP …

(5 days ago) WebDarius A. Paduch of North Bergen, New Jersey, was convicted by a jury in Manhattan federal court of all 11 counts pertaining to seven patients. According to the …

https://apnews.com/article/urologist-doctor-sex-abuse-new-york-ee959927300c581837b832c1fa36f564

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WebThe Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for children and adults to achieve victory over mental health and …

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

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Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

(4 days ago) WebIf you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, Supreme Court upholds financial agency’s ‘novel’ funding structure. The Source for news on Capitol Hill …

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/administration-releases-maternal-mental-health-plan/

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Video shows 2 cars pulled from Cooper River in Camden County

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https://newjersey.news12.com/video-shows-two-cars-pulled-from-cooper-river-camden-county-nj

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