Advancing equity at the intersection of race, mental illness, and criminal justice involvement / Deanna M. Adams.
| Author/creator | Adams, Deanna M. |
| Other author | American Bar Association. Section of Criminal Justice. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, [2023] |
| Description | xviii, 166 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022059144 |
| ISBN | 9781639052363 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |