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Mental Health Courts: A Primer for Policymakers and Practitioners

Mhc-primer
Provides a general overview of this program model and discusses the emergence of mental health courts, their objectives and procedures, how they differ from drug courts, and a number of other key issues.
Date
2008
Source
Council of State Governments Justice Center
Full Title
Mental Health Courts: A Primer for Policymakers and Practitioners


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