Sarasota launches innovative approach to mental illness and criminal justice

Last night, the Sarasota City Commission voted to help fund a pilot program, Comprehensive Treatment Court, that aims to divert low-level, non-violent offenders with mental…

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Novel approach for repeat misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues

Sarasota County is trying to launch an innovative approach to dealing with mentally ill individuals arrested for minor crimes in hope of slowing the revolving…

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