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    DA Issues Report on Mistreatment of Mentally Ill in Criminal Justice System

    Tomorrow, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey will deliver a a report to the Board of Supervisors that highlights the county criminal justice system’s failure to humanely and effectively deal with mentally ill people who commit crimes.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 11, 2014 • 1 min read

    Tomorrow, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey will deliver a a report to the Board of Supervisors that highlights the county criminal justice system’s failure to humanely and effectively deal with mentally ill people who commit crimes. This report comes as the Department of Justice announces they will take oversight of county jails because of the mistreatment of the mentally ill.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      KCRW

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      Saul Gonzalez

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      Jackie Lacey

      Los Angeles District Attorney

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    1. 0:00DA Issues Report on Mistreatment of Mentally Ill in Criminal Justice SystemYou’re reading this
    2. 7:47Local Veterans Overcome Trauma through Therapy
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