Tag Archives: mental health

The History Behind Mandatory Minimums

We’ve talked a lot about the FIRST Step Act passed earlier this year, and how it’s affected real people and their lives behind bars. Now, though, we’re going to take a minute and dig into one of the root causes of our current issues within the criminal justice system. Knowing how we got here is…

3 Ways Social Workers & Mental Health Pros Make a Difference in Schools

Last month, we talked about the school to prison pipeline. In this series, we’re going to dig into this concept in more detail. It’s one of the most essential pieces to stopping recidivism for good, as the best way to stop someone from returning to prison is to ensure that they don’t go to prison…