Scoping the problem -- Getting grounded : foundational practice tips for recognizing mental illness and stigma -- Ethical pathways to advocacy -- Establishing lawyering tools for advancing equity -- The role of prosecutors in advancing equity -- The role of defense attorneys in advancing equity -- Initial criminal justice involvement and pre-adjudication -- Post-adjudication and the aftermath of criminal justice involvement -- Special considerations for witnesses and survivors of crime -- Navigating authorities to advance equity.
Summary:
"This book starts the conversation about what attorneys can do to improve both health and justice outcomes for people of diverse backgrounds who have mental illness. Focusing on the role of litigators working in the criminal justice system-particularly prosecutors and defense attorneys-this book offers an overview of foundational concepts, lawyering skills, and legal theories that attorneys can use in day-to-day practice as they work toward achieving fair and equitable access to justice for all"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.