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A Guide to the Role of Crime Victims in Mental Health Courts

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Details how the nontraditional operations of mental health courts contribute to limited victims’ rights policies and recommends practical solutions for improving them. The guide also includes examples of how some mental health and other specialty courts have successfully addressed this challenge.
Author(s)
Hope Glassberg and Elizabeth Dodd
Date
2008
Source
Council of State Governments Justice Center
Full Title
A Guide to the Role of Crime Victims in Mental Health Courts


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