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Living in Ankle Chains - Exploring Mental Health in Correctional Facilities delves into the intricate world of mental health within correctional settings, shedding light on the unique challenges and complexities faced by individuals navigating incarceration and mental illness. With contributions from esteemed experts in the field, this comprehensive handbook offers a thorough examination of contemporary practices, emerging trends, and innovative interventions in correctional mental health. Divided into three distinct sections, this handbook provides a roadmap for organizing and delivering mental health services in correctional facilities. It explores the diverse range of offender problems encountered in correctional systems and the customary methods for managing them, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by this specialized field. Additionally, it illuminates the spectrum of clinical and consultative activities undertaken by mental health professionals within these unique environments, highlighting their crucial role in promoting the well-being of incarcerated individuals. Living in Ankle Chains serves as an invaluable resource for correctional mental health professionals, providing essential knowledge and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of this specialized field. It also caters to academics involved in training the next generation of practitioners, equipping them with the necessary expertise to address the unique mental health needs of incarcerated populations. Furthermore, policymakers seeking to shape effective mental health interventions within correctional systems will find this handbook an indispensable tool for developing informed and evidence-based policies. This handbook stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness and incarceration. It offers a deeper comprehension of the complexities inherent in correctional mental health, inspiring innovative approaches to promoting mental well-being within correctional facilities. Through its comprehensive exploration, Living in Ankle Chains serves as a powerful catalyst for change, fostering a more humane and restorative approach to mental health care in correctional settings. Written with rigor and compassion, Living in Ankle Chains is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and address the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals. It is a clarion call for collaboration, innovation, and a renewed commitment to creating a more just and equitable mental health care system for all.

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