Document Type
Legislative Science and Technology Note
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
In the context of incarceration, mental hygiene most frequently refers to the involuntary commitment of incarcerated individuals to mental health facilities for treatment, but may also refer to general mental healthcare accessibility. This Science and Technology Note details current mental hygiene policy for incarcerated West Virginians, offers comparison to Kentucky’s policies, and offers policy options to enhance the mental hygiene process in West Virginia jails and prisons.
Recommended Citation
Bergdorf-Smith, Kensey, "Mental Hygiene and Incarceration in West Virginia" (2024). Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership, and Communications. 19.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/bridge_initiative/19