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Author Archives: Josh McGhee

Staff reporter Josh McGhee covers the intersection of criminal justice and mental health with an emphasis on public records and data reporting. He previously reported for Injustice Watch, the Chicago Reporter, DNAinfo Chicago and WVON covering criminal justice, courts, policing, race, inequality and politics. He lives on the South Side of Chicago with his wife and son.

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Lockdowns, the New Prison Management Tool

by Josh McGhee August 25, 2023August 24, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News

Lockdowns have become the new normal in Wisconsin prisons. We talk with a journalist and a psychiatrist about the effects. Plus: expanding involuntary commitment in New Jersey.

Posted inInvestigations

Florida’s Baker Act Has Seized Kids & Adults for Forced Mental Health Holds Almost 2 Million Times in Past Decade. Are Advocates Finally Forcing Change?

by Josh McGhee August 15, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Few People Know About the 988 Lifeline – and Many Who Do Fear Calling it Will Lead to a Police Response

by Josh McGhee May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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NYC to pay millions for jail isolation practices

by Josh McGhee April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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White House Hosts Roundtable on Mental Health Crisis Among Young Black Men

by Josh McGhee March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Helping Black Men Heal

by Josh McGhee January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Chicago experiments with crisis response

by Josh McGhee December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Mental illness and the courts

by Josh McGhee November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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It’s transgender awareness week

by Josh McGhee November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Can cash rewards help meth users quit?

by Josh McGhee November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Covid kids face tough time in college

by Josh McGhee November 2, 2022November 1, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Introducing Diagnosis: Injustice

by Josh McGhee October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Wisconsin best, Kansas worst in state rankings of mental health and services

by Josh McGhee October 14, 2022October 15, 2022 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Illinois is Getting Better at Answering Calls to the Suicide Crisis Line. Will Chicago’s South Side Be Left Behind?

by Josh McGhee and Ola Giwa October 3, 2022March 14, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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Family Tragedies Inspire Legislators to Form Caucus and Work to ‘Fix Broken Mental Health System’

by Josh McGhee and Rob Waters September 11, 2022January 11, 2023 Why you can trust MindSite News
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