Hastings Women’s Law Journal -

Article on increasing presence of mentally ill in California county jails and how AB 109 has affected jail population. Study focuses on population data derived from the Los Angeles County Jail. Author claims diversion from corrections system to an alternative jail and community supervision program proficient in treating for mental health is a solution to prevent criminalization of mental illness.

Anastasia Cooper is Deputy District Attorney for San Mateo County.

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