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JEMI: Judicial Equality for Mental Illness

courtesy Ark. Dept. of Corrections

A coalition to advocate for incarcerated mentally ill formed in Northwest Arkansas two years ago. Jacqueline Froelich met with several key organizers, and also spoke with the mother of an adult son diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. He is serving time in prison.  

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.