Experts continue to examine the complicated relationship between severe mental illnesses and criminality. To be clear, a severe psychiatric condition diagnosis does not automatically constitute a ...

Kevin Page’s flashbacks come at night: Being strapped to a hospital bed, with a nurse’s hands wrapped around his chin to keep his head from flailing. Feeling like he was suffocating and not knowing ...

A steep rise in criminally charged people with severe mental illnesses has all but halted patients’ ability to get care in ...

More than 5,000 serial killers have been documented throughout human history, spanning a wide range of motives, behaviors and backgrounds. By studying these cases, we can gain insight into the complex ...

Leah Nowotarski, Chair of Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association. Courtesy photo. The Criminal Justice Section (CJS) has been instrumental in advocating for changes in criminal ...

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Sherrone Moore, former Michigan coach, was taken into custody following reports he was suicidal and allegedly broke into a colleague’s home, raising questions about his mental state and ongoing legal ...

In a landmark move that will affect thousands of people and millions in taxpayer dollars, the Legislature passed a bill Friday that will change the laws governing how Oregonians can be committed to ...

Oklahoma County negotiates with Creoks Behavioral Health Services for new mental health center, aiming to address homelessness and reduce incarceration for nonviolent offenders. Opening planned for ...