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Punishment and Lack of Mental Health Care: A Juvenile Prevails  


Author:  Fred Cohen .


Source: Volume 15, Number 06, March/April 2014 , pp.83-84(2)




Correctional Mental Health Report

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Abstract: 

A pretrial detainee files use of force and punishment claims and deliberate indifference when he is repeatedly confined a restraint chair in lieu of treatment for serious mental health issues.

Keywords: Blackmon v. Sutton, 734 F.3d 1237; Bell v. Wolfish, 441 U.S. 520; Estelle

Affiliations:  1: Executive Editor.

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