HB1197

Hawaii HB1197 aims to expand clinical psychology services in correctional facilities by funding training programs and partnerships.

Hawaii HB1197 seeks to address the overcrowding and mental health care issues in Hawaii's correctional facilities by authorizing the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand clinical psychology services. The bill allocates funding for the Hawaii Psychology Internship Consortium to support training programs and partnerships with educational institutions. This initiative aims to increase the number of clinical psychologists in correctional centers, enhancing mental health care for inmates.