deinstitutionalization

"A former parole officer shines a bright light on a huge yet hidden part of our justice system through the intertwining stories of seven parolees striving to survive the chaos that awaits them after prison"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how mentally ill patients in the United States are being overlooked by the healthcare community and left without treatment, leaving many of them homeless and victimized, and examines the legislature and policy changes that have contributed to the problem.