The Mental Competency Process On December 24, 2009, 24-year old Victor Carrero ran into two people on the corner of Central and Jefferson Avenues in Brooklyn. He proceeded to knock one of them to the ground, stabbing them in their head and shoulder before running away. Al Jazeera America reported that Carrero was later charged … read more
Mental Illness
The Fight to Stop Solitary Confinement in Connecticut
The fight to end solitary confinement in Connecticut has taken decades. The PROTECT Act passed in 2022, but still awaits full implementation. We examine the progress that’s been made, and how much further there is to go.