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Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana
Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report.
Pardons and Paroles swears in 31 new probation and parole officers
This is the largest group of probation and parole officers sworn in by the bureau in years.
For young adults, the pandemic’s effects on mental health can be life-threatening
People 18 to 24 were already at higher risk of suicide before the pandemic. It’s made things worse, experts say.
Nearly 70 percent of Alabama’s pregnancy-related deaths in 2016 were preventable: report
Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, with women of color bearing the brunt of Alabama's maternal mortality crisis.
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Three mental health crisis centers coming to Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville
“Today marks a culture change in Alabama for treatment of individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders,” Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear said.
Doug Jones applauds signing of veterans mental health and suicide prevention bill
The legislation is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mental health workforce to serve veterans.
Public asked to help find missing mother of three en route to Alabama
Marilane Carter, age 36, left Kansas City, Kansas, late Saturday night Aug. 1 heading to Birmingham seeking help for her mental health. She was seeking help possibly at Grandview or UAB. Her last known phone contact was near Memphis, Tennessee, around Sunday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. near I-55. According to the family, there has … Continued
Inmate found unconscious at Donaldson prison in critical condition
A man serving at Donaldson Correctional facility was in critical condition Thursday after being found unconscious in a bathroom at the prison Sunday evening, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. ADOC confirmed the man’s injuries in a message to APR on Tuesday, and said there was no foul play, but declined to say whether … Continued