Not fit for prison: The journey of a mentally disabled woman through the criminal justice system

15/11/2018
Each time Josie appeared before the psychologists they started…

One hoax phone call, 12 years behind bars: the prisoners with learning disabilities

27/10/2018
A disproportionate number of people in UK prisons have learning…

Mental illness is not a crime: Instead of jail, use the justice system to help the mentally ill

13/10/2018
There is nothing criminal about being diagnosed with mental illness.…

New Initiative Helps Keep People with Mental Illness Out of Jail

05/09/2018
NAMI is pleased to announce the launch of Serving Safely, a national…

Explainer: How does mental illness affect sentencing?

22/08/2018
Just last week, the Victorian Court of Appeal significantly reduced…

The criminal justice system is looking at mental health again - will it use the right lens?

20/08/2018
The Ministry of Justice recently shared details of five pilot…

English courts trial mental health referrals for vulnerable offenders

10/08/2018
Psychologists helping judges opt for community sentences as alternative…

Position Statement 59: Responding to Behavioral Health Crises

03/03/2017
Police arrest a substantial number of people with behavioral…