Published 2 years ago

California governor signs controversial law creating healthcare courts for homeless

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act on Wednesday. It would let family members, first responders and others ask a judge to draw up a treatment plan for someone diagnosed with certain disorders, including schizophrenia. Those who refuse could be placed under a conservatorship and ordered to comply.

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The Independent

California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its kind law to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its kind law to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment. Critics say the

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its kind law to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless

By JANIE HAR and ADAM BEAM Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its kind law to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment. Critics say the model will force some people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into taking medication and therapy. California has spent billions of dollars to address homelessness. But residents sa…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless - Local News 8

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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UPI

California governor signs controversial law creating healthcare courts for homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Wednesday to establish so-called CARE courts that can order some people suffering from mental health issues and substance use disorders to submit to mental health treatment.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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