County Quote by Elyn Saks
“We must stop criminalizing mental illness. It's a national tragedy and scandal that the L.A. County Jail is the biggest psychiatric facility in the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn Saks, 2007
She calls criminalizing mental illness a national tragedy and scandal.
In simple terms: Criminalizing mental illness is a disaster.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for humane mental health policies.
Themes
mental health
justice
policy
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
advocacy
political
When to use this quote
- legislation
- healthcare
- advocacy
- education
Key Concepts
Stigma
systemic failure
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms could reduce incarceration of mentally ill?
- How can society shift stigma?
A Different Perspective
Changing laws is politically challenging.
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