Youth involved in the criminal justice system have unaddressed mental health needs, which have been shown to significantly increase their risk of re-offending and re-incarceration (1). Thus, it is a top priority to equip these youth with emotional health strategies to boost their mental health…
How Racism Affects Mental Health, Policing, and Incarceration
In October 2016, a resident in New York City (NYC) called 911 stating that their neighbor, Ms. Deborah Danner, was acting “erratic”, by yelling and screaming. The NY Police Department sent over an officer…