Posted on May 23, 2009 by astrauss
I learned this week that a Palm Beach County Mental Health Court is about to start. This is excellent. Attached are just two of many documents designed for Mental Health Court Judges. If you need a little time away from the 3 day weekend, they are worth reading so we have a bit more insight [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2009 by astrauss
The NY Times reported that two Pennsylvania judges took $2.6 million in kick backs to put children into two private treatment facilities. This is shameful and outrageous. It mocks the essence of what the courts and treatment is supposed to be all about. It speaks to ugly splinters in our society. We should be able to hold certain [...]
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