New York A01956 mandates mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon.
New York A01956, also known as Shawanna's law, requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release. The bill mandates that mental health reentry services be included in an incarcerated individual's transitional accountability plan. These services must begin within the first week of admission to a correctional facility and be provided by licensed professionals specializing in trauma.
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