New State Grants Hope to Help Keep Inmates with Mental Illnesses Out of Jail

Virginia’s Secretary of Public Health, Brian Moran

The state has awarded $3.5 million in grants to six regional jails to provide mental health services. Officials hope to address the underlying cause of crimes — to keep inmates from coming back after they’re released. Sandy Hausman has more on that story.

Mental Health

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