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The Little Agency that Could: Louisiana's Mental Health Advocacy Service.

Authors :
May-Ricks, Rebecca
Cook, Kathy Lynn
Source :
Children's Rights Litigation. Winter2022, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p1-7. 7p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article informs on Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) which was established in the late 1970s as part of Louisiana's Division of Administration under the Office of the Governor. It mentions MHAS provides legal representation in virtually every civil commitment proceeding in Louisiana during the initial stages of confinement of persons with behavioral health issues as well as after the commitment has occurred in order to comply with a federal court order and state law.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19369670
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Children's Rights Litigation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
154837620