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Forced Treatment? Study Challenges Kendra's Law | Albany News
A new study reveals that while Kendra’s Law—court-ordered mental health treatment—can reduce hospital stays and public risk, voluntary treatment actually leads to fewer arrests and hospitalizations. Many court-ordered patients said they had no other options, challenging the law’s portrayal as a last resort. The findings complicate Governor Hochul’s push to expand its use, as advocates warn it may be overused, and the law is set to expire in 2027 unless renewed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is…
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