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Judge: Overhaul SC corrections mental health policies

Judge: “It’s extremely upsetting to see people treated in such an inhumane manner”

By Jasmine Styles
WLTX

COLUMBIA, SC — A judge has ordered the South Carolina Department of Corrections to do a major overhaul of its mental health lawsuit policies.

“It’s extremely upsetting to see people treated in such an inhumane manner,” The Protection and Advocacy For People With Disabilities Executive Director Gloria Prevost said.

A circuit court judge is saying he agrees with serious allegations made against the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

He said there were “significant” and “longstanding” problems with the agency’s mental health policies, that he said may have even led to deaths.

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