Legal Studies 397ML - ST-Mental Health Advocacy&Law

This course will explore the role of mental healthcare law and procedure in the criminal justice system, and will address how mentally ill clients are processed through the criminal justice system. Students will be introduced to the many mental health resources and treatment programs that are currently available to assist individuals. We will also explore contemporary issues in mental health and criminal justice, such as the treatment of mentally ill juveniles and women within the criminal justice system as well as the accessibility of mental healthcare services for at-risk groups.

Open to Legal Studies majors only. Pre Req: LEGAL 250