Sunny Priyan
A significant portion of incarcerated individuals suffer from untreated or undiagnosed mental health disorders.
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Many people with mental illness who are put behind the bars for non-violent, condition-driven behaviors like trespassing or causing disturbances.
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Lack of access to mental health services often leaves vulnerable individuals without treatment until they encounter the criminal justice system.
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After release, without mental health support, many individuals reoffend, cycling between hospitals, homelessness, and prison.
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Most of the time, mental illness is misunderstood or overlooked in legal proceedings, leading to inappropriate sentencing.
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True justice means investing in mental health interventions, diversion programs, and long-term care.
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