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Candidates for Harris County District Attorney Address Issue of Mental Illness

By Kristin Houle

On November 4, voters in Harris County will elect a new district attorney. In an article that appeared in the Houston Chronicle ("Race for DA puts justice system on trial," October 12, 2008), candidates C.O. Bradford and Pat Lykos expressed interest in reform, with a particular emphasis on addressing the needs of inmates with mental illness. Here are excerpts:"Harris County voters looking for a district attorney candidate with a 'tough on crime' theme are out of luck this fall.The situation is a startling departure from the law-and-order tone set for the last 30 years by Republican former district attorneys John B. Holmes Jr. and Chuck Rosenthal.But Rosenthal resigned in disgrace early this year, opening the door for Democratic candidate C...continue to full post

Full post as published by Prevention Not Punishment on October 20, 2008 (boomark / email).