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Justice system ill equipped to handle mental illness

In the San Angelo Standard Times, a mother tells the tragic story of her son's mental illness and ultimate suicide, including numerous run ins with the law along the way. Lisa Hatch and her husband were both law enforcement officers, but that didn't stop the hand of fate from dealing their family this terrible blow. Her moving column urges parents to seek help early and never give up trying to help their child. She also expresses gratitude for the numerous law enforcement agencies who dealt with her son over the years: "We feel like he was treated well by those in charge of him ... Andrew was a bright, lovable soul, but he could frustrate a saint."Hatch urges readers, "Tell your elected officials, that now is not the time to cut funds to our limited mental health system...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on November 27, 2008 (boomark / email).