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America has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. As many as half of all people in America's jails and prisons have a psychiatric disorder. One in four fatal police shootings involves a person with such disorders.
In this revelatory book, journalist Alisa Roth goes deep inside the criminal justice system to show how and why it has become a warehouse where inmates are denied proper treatment, abused, and punished in ways that make them sicker.
Through intimate stories of people in the system and those trying to fix it, Roth reveals the hidden forces behind this crisis and suggests how a fairer and more humane approach might look. Insane is a galvanizing wake-up call for criminal justice reformers and anyone concerned about the plight of our most vulnerable.
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Are you aware of America's shocking criminal treatment of mental illness? Discover the eye-opening truth in the groundbreaking book, "Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness." Written by esteemed journalist Alisa Roth, this urgent exposé sheds light on the mental health crisis plaguing our courts, jails, and prisons.
Within the pages of "Insane," Roth explores the alarming statistics that reveal the harsh reality. Jails in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago now house more individuals with mental illnesses than hospitals. Shockingly, up to half of all incarcerated individuals suffer from a psychiatric disorder. Even more distressing, a quarter of fatal police shootings involve individuals with these disorders.
In this deeply insightful book, Roth takes readers deep into the heart of the criminal justice system. She uncovers the dark secrets of how inmates are denied the proper treatment they need, subjected to abuse, and punished in ways that only exacerbate their mental health struggles. Through poignant personal stories of those within the system and those fighting to improve it, Roth exposes the hidden forces behind this crisis.
As you delve into "Insane," you'll gain a profound understanding of the devastating consequences of our flawed system. However, Roth doesn't stop at highlighting the problem – she also offers hope for a fairer and more humane approach in the future. If you're passionate about criminal justice reform and concerned about the wellbeing of our most vulnerable citizens, this book is a galvanizing wake-up call that cannot be ignored.
Don't miss out on this crucial read. Join the movement for change. Get your copy of "Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness" today and be part of the solution.
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