This textbook provides a critical analysis of how the criminal justice system responds to individuals with mental illnesses. Its distinct focus on public policy analysis, constitutionality, and the implications of conflicting policies that influence this response ensures that readers come away with an understanding of both macro and micro aspects of this criminal justice challenge. With an eye toward rehabilitation and restorative justice, the book underscores the reality of comorbidity and examines how policies have led to a negative criminal justice response toward those with mental illnesses.
