Candace Schoner
Candace Schoner
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Wednesday 28th October 2020
Deborah Hernandez Antich shares insights on mental health, substance abuse, and non-judgmental rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.
31 minutes
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Candace Schoner
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Mental Health and Substance Abuse: A New Look at the Criminal Justice System
For other people, they can't understand that. I think, well, I don't know if you heard, but we did lose you there for a few minutes and I'm so glad that you're back, and I appreciate your insight into the cycle that creates people to sell drugs, as you say, to have money, to put a roof over their head, support their family.
Ever wondered how mental health and substance abuse intersect with the criminal justice system? In this episode of 'Speaking Candidly with Candace', licensed drug offender educator Deborah Hernandez Antich offers a fresh perspective on this complex issue. She dives into the importance of non-judgmental approaches in prisoner rehabilitation, emphasizing that many inmates' last step before release is her class.
Deborah sheds light on how early childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can shape future behaviors, sharing both her personal experiences and extensive research. She also discusses the genetic factors influencing brain chemistry and substance use, making a case for understanding relapse as a part of the recovery process. Family support is highlighted as a crucial element in recovery, stressing the need to assist not just the individual but their loved ones too.
This episode provides a comprehensive look at how breaking stigmas around mental health and substance abuse can lead to more effective rehabilitation and recovery. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that could change the way you view the criminal justice system.