The Crime Report’s Justice Digest collects the news you need to know across criminal justice in the United States and abroad. Our subscribers get the digest via email every weekday, highlighting breaking news, updates and research from hundreds of outlets curated by our editors. Subscribe now.
Illinois Jail Uses Video to Address Inmate Mental Health Issues
As rural jails bear an increasing burden of individuals with mental health problems, jail authorities in Quincy, Il., have deployed innovative measures such as video counseling, special training for corrections officers, and partnerships with police and health providers.