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Jails are not the place for the mentally ill

In the wake of two recent suicides at the D.C. jail, the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) must and will aggressively ensure that all available resources are devoted to preventing future occurrences. We are taking immediate steps to enhance suicide prevention protocols, including conducting a comprehensive review of all suicide prevention procedures and our mental health assessments... [read the full story here]

Washington Times, Thursday, July 4, 2013
Tags: Inmate Suicides, Washington D.C.
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