Defying logic, our laws dictate that hundreds of people who are found unfit to stand trial by mental health professionals have their cases dismissed and are sent back to our communities without the necessary tools to access potentially life-saving treatment.
The new bill would ensure these individuals are able to access robust services and are supported throughout, giving them a much better chance at lasting stability and decreasing the likelihood that they reoffend.
The so-called "SUPPORT Act" aims to reduce recidivism, or the likelihood the person will be charged with another crime, and lower the risk of them being victimized by a crime themselves.
This proposal backed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg aims to close a loophole that sends hundreds of misdemeanor offenders to fend for themselves when their cases are tossed.
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