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Thinking Outside the Cell: Software Cuts Recidivism Among Texas’ Mentally Ill
In Dallas County, the main outlet of psychiatric care for those with mental illness is no longer the corrections system. A five-year initiative using predictive technology is helping to divert justice-involved mentally ill individuals into effective treatment programs.