Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: The Facts and Figures Justice Professionals Need to Know (Webinar)

Mentally ill people are over-represented in the criminal justice system. Law enforcement officers and jail staff must deal regularly with people who have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, and other mental illnesses.

Webinar participants will learn the history, nature, and extent of the issue of mentally ill people in the criminal justice system.