"The jail is a defacto mental health institution. We have to change that."

09/11/2023 31 min

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode, we discuss the mental health needs of the current jail population with outgoing Warden Dr. Astrid Birgden. We learn about the programming being implemented to address the population's needs, discuss the results of a recent consent monitor report, and sheriff explains why she believes compliance can be achieved under her leadership.