Crime & Safetyscore 491·5 metrosupdated 16m ago
Desperate Acts in Joliet Prison Highlight Mental Health Crisis
In a troubling incident at a Joliet prison designed for mentally ill inmates, several men have set themselves on fire in acts of desperation. This alarming behavior underscores the ongoing mental health crisis within the correctional system.
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Local coverage
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