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Inmates waiting in jail can’t get the mental health treatment they need to continue their court case. A new program will address that.

According to Bexar County officials, hundreds of inmates that have been deemed mentally incompetent are being held in jail.

It’s a big development for Bexar County. S.M.A.R.T., the county’s crisis mental health response team, is now a 24/7 operation.

More than a dozen teens were put in handcuffs, taken through the booking process and met with inmates.

Bexar County jail administrators recently received some good news — a rarity for them. The complex was deemed to be back in compliance with state jail standards after failing twice last year.⁠ ⁠ Yet, they’re still struggling with a shortage of jailers, frequent overcrowding and an alarming number of suicides and health crises resulting ...

There are 280 inmates at the Bexar County Jail being held in limbo. They aren’t considered “competent” to stand trial because of their mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, or other problems. So, until they are considered “competent” once more, their criminal cases are on hold.

Officials hope the addition of more treatment beds leads to helping jail inmates while reducing the number of people overcrowding the adult detention center.

JoAnn Harrison, the mother of a 24-year-old inmate inside of the Bexar County Detention Center is pleading for her son with multiple disabilities to be released.

"Our protocols were going to be changing," said Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar about the detention facility located in San Antonio.

A polo shirt and jeans aren’t the uniform anyone would typically expect from a police officer or a paramedic. For crisis mental health teams, dressing down is a part of the job.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office updated county commissioner’s on its latest struggles at the jail.Already there are hundreds of inmates being housed in two ot

In this powerful episode of our podcast, we sit down with Lieutenant Jenaro Hare and Lieutenant Nichole Culberson of the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Task Force. Together, they discuss the crucial issue of mental health among first responders and inmates, shedding light on the stigma that often surrounds it. The conversation ...

Duane Ventimiglia's bond had been reduced to $25 just one day before officials say he died.

Several area law enforcement agencies said a new directive from Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar puts public safety at risk.

Bexar County's sheriff says the latest death spurs a bigger conversation about getting inmates the medical help they need.

The UK's prison problems, with many inmates suffering from mental illness, are mirrored around the world. In America there are thought to be three times more psychiatric patients in prison than in hospital. BBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool was given special permission to film inside Cook County Jail, Illinois, and to speak to the prisoners at ...

Joseph Corcoran was convicted of murdering four people back in 1997. 13News reporter Marina Silva breaks down his defense's latest appeal.

The jail was determined to be out of compliance on Nov. 19 because it held at least one inmate for two days and failed to provide prescription medication.

A Bexar County woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with the abuse of a 15-month-old child, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

This webinar discusses the services county behavioral health provides, including the different treatment options, levels of care, and types of treatment providers. • 0:05:24—Who provides treatment in your county? • 0:05:58—Who does CBH serve and how does it work? • 0:07:27—Funding limitations • 0:08:12—Potential funding streams ...

SAN ANTONIO -- On any given day there are hundreds of people suffering from a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder sitting in the Bexar County Jail.But one nonprofit on the east side is working to reduce that number and help fix a problem that is n

Psychosis is a word that describes what happens when people are experiencing and perceiving the world around them differently than others. In any given year, about 100,000 teens and young adults will experience psychosis. Follow our character through his experience with First Episode Psychosis, and learn more about the symptoms and resources ...

Authorities provide the latest information in the search for an inmate who escaped from a mental health facility on Monday. Subscribe to FOX 26 Houston: https://www.youtube.com/myfoxhouston26?sub_confirmation=1 Watch FOX 26 Houston Live: https://www.fox26houston.com/live Houston area news, weather, traffic, sports and breaking news from FOX 26 ...

The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital Monday morning. Scott Evan Shepple, who was facing multiple charges, was last seen at the hospital located at 17750 Cali Drive around 8:45 a.m.

Deputy Kailin Kruger, who is currently assigned to the detention division, has been employed with BCSO since May 2015.

What Are Inmate Mental Health Services? Inmate mental health services are essential for addressing the psychological well-being of individuals within correctional facilities. In this informative video, we will cover the various components that make up these services, including screening and assessment processes, counseling options, medication ...

A new study revealed a host of inefficiencies at Bexar County's Justice Intake and Assessment Annex which processes all individuals arrested in Bexar County. Many of the issues identified are outside the control of Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar who is tasked with overseeing the jail. FULL STORY: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local ...

The AVID Jail Project hopes that the images and stories we share will bring attention to the crisis of mental health in our criminal justice system and will humanize an issue that is all too easily ignored. As Washington’s protection and advocacy agency, DRW is in a unique position to bring recording equipment into jails to capture and share ...

This is Mellow. He was trained to catch criminals by sniffing out drugs, but his handler says he wasn't very good at it. "He was better suited to be a therapy dog because he was so friendly and wasn't able to focus on detection," says Ventura County Deputy Sheriff Sung Lee. He says Mellow is enjoying his new assignment, being a therapy dog for ...

Sheriff Frank Denning and others discuss how Mental Health impacts jail populations and what they are doing to reduce thos populations.

Lorraine Rivera toured the jail with correctional officers and health care staff.

For the past two months, the News-Times has been working on another documentary focusing on the Lincoln County Jail and what they do to help inmates with mental illness, who are increasingly becoming the largest number of inmates in jail. It is estimated that two milllion people with serious mental illnesses are admitted to jails across the ...

Three people died inside the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, a holding space for people charged with a crime but not yet convicted, within 15 days.

Mayor Eric Adams says that one of the four new community jails that were being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the exclusive interview.

View the full webinar on PsychU: https://bit.ly/3oOZwfA Many individuals incarcerated have a serious mental illness; indeed, there are more mentally ill people in the jail/prison system than in the hospital. Inmates with mental illness remain in jail longer, they are at higher risk of being assaulted, and they present behavioral health ...

How To Lookup An Inmate In Bexar County Jail? If you're trying to find an inmate in Bexar County Jail, it can be a challenging task. But don't worry, we're here to help. In this video, we'll guide you through the process of locating an inmate in Bexar County Jail. We'll provide you with three different methods to find an inmate, including ...

Originally Airing on PBS, Definition of Insanity is an exploration of the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP) — a novel approach to solving the mental health crisis that could be a model for America. Shocked by how people with mental illness were treated in Miami-Dade’s jails, Judge Steve Leifman works with a team of dedicated ...

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar informed the Commissioners Court on Tuesday that the county’s Adult Detention Center is over capacity.

The death is the fifth at the jail since July 29 and the second this month. So far this year, there have been nine reported inmate deaths at the jail.

Officials say 48-year-old Roxanne Otero was found unresponsive in her cell

The Bexar County Felony Drug Court presented 32 graduates of the Specialty Treatment Courts who have overcome long histories of substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma to successfully complete the program requirements. The Felony Drug Court is an intensive 12-18 month-long program for non-violent offenders with substance abuse disorders and ...

In 2024, 13 inmates died while in custody at the west-side facility.

The Center for Health Care Services is excited to launch its NEW Jail Based Competency Restoration Program! The first of its kind in Bexar County.

After a string of suicides at the Lerdo pre-trial facility in 2020, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. They're working to better address the mental health of inmates.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of an inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.

How To Find Jail Records in Bexar County, Texas? Are you interested in learning how to find jail records in Bexar County, Texas? In this detailed guide, we will walk you through the steps to access jail records easily and efficiently. Discover how to navigate the Bexar County Sheriff's Office website and the Bexar County Central Magistrate's ...

How To Look Up Bexar County, Texas Arrest Records? Have you ever needed to look up arrest records in Bexar County, Texas? In this informative video, we'll guide you through the process step by step. Discover how you can easily access recent arrest records online or in person from various resources such as the Bexar County Central Magistrate's ...

How Does Solitary Confinement Affect Inmate Mental Health? Imagine being cut off from the outside world, confined to a small room for most of the day. This is the harsh reality faced by many inmates in solitary confinement. In this thought-provoking video, we will examine the effects of this extreme form of incarceration on mental health. We ...