State pays in blood for flawed mental health system

Laws kept suspects from care

This is a compilation of three background investigative pieces that led to 10/9 story: Task force recommends changes to state's involuntary commitment laws: "the P-I interviewed prison officials, government workers, psychiatrists, families, attorneys, police, social workers, patients and others to put a dollar amount on ways the mentally ill interact with public agencies. In cases where specific dollar figures could not be calculated, the P-I prepared ... Full Story »

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by Marsha Iverson - Oct. 9, 2008

This in-depth analysis presents a balanced and forthright evaluation of a serious community need, the factors affecting the situation, and approaches to responsible solutions.

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