How we reported “Jailed in Crisis”

By: Abbey Kim

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 614

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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This series was produced as a collaboration between Arkansas Advocate and the Investigative Reporting Lab at Yale.

“Jailed in Crisis” breaks down systemic shortcomings in Arkansas jails that can lead to deaths in custody. People suffering from extreme mental illnesses — who often lack access to supportive mental health care in their communities — can end up waiting months and even years in jail, without being convicted of any crime, for mental …

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