Building Bridges: An Act to Reduce Recidivism by Improving Access to
Benefits for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities upon Release from
Incarceration
As the number of people with psychiatric disabilities in jails and
prisons continues to rise, prison officials, state lawmakers and mental
health advocates have become increasingly concerned about the effect of
this trend on inmates, staff and state budgets. Building Bridges
offers states a strategy to reduce recidivism and help recently released
inmates with psychiatric disabilities successfully transition to community
life.
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Introduction
A brief
overview on the increasing number of people with psychiatric disabilities
in jails and prisons,
the need for alternate policy and instrucitons on using the model law.
Summary
Provides a short description of
each of the model law's provisions
The Model Law
Article I: Findings and Purpose
Commentary on Article I
Article II: Definitions
Commentary on Article II
Article III: Suspension of Eligibility Upon Incarceration and Restoration
Upon Release
Commentary on Article III
Article IV: Applications for Inmates with Psychiatric Disabilities
Commentary on Article IV
Article V: Facilitating Applications for Benefits
Commentary on Article V
Article VI: Bridge Programs
Commentary on Article VI
Article VII: Photo Identification
Commentary on Article VII
Article VIII: Access to Services
Commentary on Article VIII
Article IX: State Medicaid Plan
Commentary on Article IX
Article X: Funding
Commentary on Article X
Article XI: Effective Dates
Commentary on Article XI
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