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D'Alemberte seeks mental health care over prison in case

11/12/09 Tallahassee.com—A recent case in Florida challenges the way the criminal justice system sentences individuals with mental illnesses. Officials question whether or not traditional prison sentences qualify as cruel and unusual punishment for someone who would otherwise benefit from mental health treatment.
http://www.tallahassee.com/
Author(s)
Bill Cotterell
Date
11/12/09
State
Florida
Source
Tallahassee.com


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