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NY mental health courts: why so few counties use them
Original: Mental health courts help divert people from jail. Why don’t more NY counties have them?
Mental health courts in New York are being highlighted as an effective way to divert people with mental illness away from jail and into treatment instead. Reports question why many counties across the state still lack such specialized courts, despite their track record in reducing incarceration and connecting defendants with services. The coverage calls attention to gaps in access across New York's counties.
Why now: Regional outlets are pressing the question of uneven access to mental health courts, prompting debate over expanding them statewide.
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- Mental health courts help divert people from jail. Why don’t more NY counties have them? · TheLCN.com
- Mental health courts help divert people from jail. Why don’t more NY counties have them? · TheDailyNewsOnline.com
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