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2018
January
Waxahachie Daily Light
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Organizations urge state to examine intersection of mental health, criminal justice
KETK
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‘Eliminate the Wait’ aims to protect those with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system
Runnels County Register
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JCMH and HHSC release toolkit to “Eliminate the Wait” for competency restoration services
KBTX
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‘Eliminate the Wait’ campaign aims to help those declared incompetent to stand trial
KLTV
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Smith County leaders to meet Friday to discuss mental health issues in jail, community
Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Mental health advocates, professionals push for plans funded by jail diversion grant
February
Andrew & Andrew: Texas Criminal Defense
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Eliminate the Wait - Helping Your Clients Who Suffer From Mental Incompetency
March
Herald Democrat
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Mental health, county jail: County works to coordinate services
April
Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Advocate aims to help put Smith County Jail inmates with mental health issues on road 'to wellness'
KYTX
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Jail diversion program helps Smith County Jail with mental health challenges
KLTV
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Smith County Diversion Coordinator gives update on inmate jail diversion program
June
Herald Democrat
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County wants mental health coordinator for jail
August
Herald Democrat
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Grayson County to get $300K to fund new community coordinator
December:
Dallas Observer
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In East Texas, a Man Has Spent Two Years in Jail Waiting for a Bed at a Mental Health Hospital
KXAN
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Jail waitlist for mental health help hits new record. This plan proposes a statewide fix.
January
TribTalk
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Looking beneath the surface: Courts and mental health
Texas Standard
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Judicial Commission Discusses The Role Of Mental Health In Civil And Criminal Justice
February
Law.com
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Texas Courts Not Equipped to Deal With Mental Health Issues, Courts Find
May
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Texas courts step up on mental health
Dallas Morning News
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Texas judges are leading a cultural shift on how we handle defendants with mental health problems
October
CourTex:
Judicial Commission on Mental Health Hosts Summit
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