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Psychopathic individuals are overrepresented in correctional settings at a rate 15 to 25 times higher than in the general population. They are more likely
Chatham County Detention Center in Savannah is the first correctional facility to achieve NCCHC accreditation for mental health services.
Few people know more about NCCHC’s work than Dr. Tom Fagan, who has served on the board for 22 years and recently began his
Providing crisis intervention services to patients can be a challenge for many correctional mental health professionals. In most systems, mental health crises result in
This presentation will discuss human trafficking and domestic minor sex trafficking, with a focus on the intersection of juvenile justice and DMST. Presented by
John R. Miles, MPA, editor of the Journal of Correctional Health Care, argues for accreditation and health care standards in his Editor’s Letter published
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