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Solitary Confinement = Legalized Torture
Solitary Confinement = Legalized Torture

New York Amsterdam News reports on disproportionate use of solitary confinement as punishment for People of Color

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Criminal Justice Resources For People With Mental Illness
Criminal Justice Resources For People With Mental Illness

Unfortunately, many individuals with mental illness have encounters with the criminal justice system. Here is a list of resources to help prevent arrest.

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