LibraryScenariosWhen mental illness is criminalized with deadly consequences
Scenario

When mental illness is criminalized with deadly consequences

My teenage son was shot by police during a mental health crisis and the district attorney says it was justified but I watched my baby die for being sick.

Juana
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The medicalization of distress has failed while criminalization has proved lethal.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Criminal justice systems globally?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.