The Recovery with Justice program was established by a local judge who believes jail is not always the answer.
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Tennessee’s Mental Health Courts Strained By Budget Cuts, Demand Increase
The state ranks 35th in the nation when it comes to investing in mental health support. A new report by the Tennessean features the work of Tennessee’s mental health courts. These courts divert non-violent offenders living with mental health issues to services instead of jail, but they’re now struggling to handle the increasing caseload amid… Continue reading Tennessee’s Mental Health Courts Strained By Budget Cuts, Demand Increase