Diversion of Mentally Ill Individuals From the Criminal Justice System: A Sample of Local Diversion Programs

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Diversion of Mentally Ill Individuals From the Criminal Justice System: A Sample of Local Diversion Programs

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• Campaign for an Effective Crime Policy (Washington, DC)

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Published 2000. 2 pages.

Related Topics

• Institution alternatives (Justice System)
• Jail alternatives (Justice System)
• Jail alternatives (Offender Management)
• Mentally ill (Special Offenders)

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