Mind Matters: Building a Justice System That Is Inclusive and Responsive to Brain Injury
NASHIA's Judy Dettmer was featured as a subject matter expert on brain injury in this brand new brief on brain injury and the criminal legal system, brought to you by the Council of State Governments and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
It is estimated that over half of individuals encountering the criminal justice system have experienced at least one brain injury, yet many of these individuals are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed and left without proper care and supports across the criminal justice continuum.
This report synthesizes findings from a landscape review of brain injury in the criminal justice system, including interviews and focus groups; elevates key resources and best practices; and provides recommendations for building an inclusive and responsive justice system.
