Investigation looks at issues with ‘inpatient restoration’ in Illinois jails

17/11/2025

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Episode Synopsis

An investigative journalist who reported on the death of a mentally ill woman in an Illinois jail discusses her findings and the challenges people with mental illnesses face in jails across the state. 


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