Advancing Equity at the Intersection of Race, Mental Illness, and Criminal Justice Involvement / Deanna M. Adams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, Deanna M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal justice, Administration of--Social aspects--United States.

Criminal justice, Administration of.

Discrimination in criminal justice administration--United States.

Discrimination in criminal justice administration.

Mentally ill offenders--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.

Mentally ill offenders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (156 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : ABA Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

This book, authored by Deanna M. Adams, explores the intersection of criminal justice and mental health, focusing on advancing equity for individuals impacted by these systems. It addresses the complexities faced by people who belong to both marginalized racial groups and those with mental health issues within the justice system. The text offers insights into the roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys in advocating for equitable justice outcomes. It also provides practical tools and ethical pathways for legal professionals to support fairness and justice for diverse populations. The book is aimed at legal practitioners, policymakers, and scholars interested in advancing legal reforms and improving outcomes for those affected by mental illness and systemic racial disparities. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction

PART I Foundations

Chapter 1 Scoping the Problem

Chapter 2 Getting Grounded: Foundational Practice Tips for Recognizing Mental Illness and Stigma

PART II How Criminal Justice Professionals Can Help Advance Equity

Chapter 3 Ethical Pathways to Advocacy

Chapter 4 Establishing Lawyering Tools for Advancing Equity

PART III Equity on Both Sides of the Adversarial System

Chapter 5 The Role of Prosecutors in Advancing Equity

Chapter 6 The Role of Defense Attorneys in Advancing Equity

PART IV Advancing Equity across the Criminal Justice Continuum

Chapter 7 Initial Criminal Justice Involvement and Pre-Adjudication

Chapter 8 Post-Adjudication and the Aftermath of Criminal Justice Involvement

Chapter 9 Special Considerations for Witnesses and Survivors of Crime

PART V Moving from Theory to Action

Chapter 10 Navigating Authorities to Advance Equity

Conclusion

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes index.

ISBN:

9781639052370

1639052372