Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness
by Alisa Roth
Investigates how America's justice system manages mental illness, often routing patients into courts and prisons instead of treatment facilities.
About This Book
Insane examines the intersection of mental health care and the criminal justice system in the United States.
The book explores how individuals with mental illness are often processed through courts and prisons rather than receiving appropriate treatment.
It highlights systemic challenges and the impact on both affected individuals and public resources.
The narrative draws on research and reporting to present a broad overview of current practices and their outcomes.
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