We've talked about this effort before but we noticed this report recently shared by progressive newsies and it offers a glimpse at a rebranding of local efforts from both the Mayor's & Prosecutor's office.
Check-it . . .
"The new specialty court is designed to merge the city’s separate mental health and drug courts, considering offenses alongside resources, treatment and a pathway out of the legal system.
"Kansas City has had various specialty courts for more than 20 years. The new wellness court is the city’s latest attempt to reduce recidivism as well as better support people going through the legal system."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
This Kansas City 'wellness court' takes a new approach to mental health, substance use
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