by Bruce Cruser | Jun 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Mental health
We are somewhat encouraged by recent attention to the disconnect between individuals with serious mental illness and local jails. The Behavioral Health Commission’s June meeting included a tour of the model HARP program at the Chesterfield County Jail, and a...
by Bruce Cruser | Mar 22, 2023 | Mental health
Henrico resident Irvo Otieno died on March 6 while in the process of being admitted to Central State Hospital. The family, their attorneys and the prosecutor who reviewed the video all said deputies piled on the 28-year-old as he endured a mental health crisis, even...
