My friend or family member is in jail due to his/her mental illness. How can we help?
The National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc and the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law are designed to deal with the rights of individuals involved with the criminal justice system. They specifically address the needs of incarcerated individuals, whether they are in the correctional system, or hospitalized in a forensic ward. Your State or Local NAMI Affiliate may also be able to offer suggestions and/or support. Click here to view NAMI’s Fact Sheet on the Criminal Justice System.
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