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In the modern era, legislative attempts to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill are nearly half a century old. In many ways, we've made little or no progress. There are numerous reasons for this failure and those reasons explain why the odds of success of any new legislative initiative to the problem of mentally ill having access to guns is very, very low. These challenges explain why none of the three of the most prominent recent mass shooters — Jared Loughner, Seung-Hui Cho and Adam Lanza — would have been affected by any current legislation involving the mentally ill and guns. Loughner had not met the conditions necessary for reporting his name to the federal database and he obtained weapons legally from a dealer. Cho was not deemed at imminent risk of causing harm, and was not involuntarily committed, and he was therefore not reported. Lanza does not seem to have been involuntarily committed, either, and, in any event, he didn't buy guns from a dealer — he simply took guns belonging to a family member.

Host Jeff Hayden, Certified Criminal Law Specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California, welcomes Christopher Morales,…

Over the past decade, colleges and universities across the country have seen an influx of students with mental health needs. Some campus health centers are exploring new systems to help meet the growing demand for services.

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David Greene talks to Holly Harris of the Justice Action Network about Trump endorsing legislation that could shorten sentences for some drug offenders and help inmates adjust to life after prison.

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A survey by The Trevor Project found that 40% of young LGBTQ people have considered suicide in the last year. The pandemic has only exacerbated mental health issues LGBTQ youth already face.

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Journalist Patrick Cockburn was used to tracking the Taliban in the mountains of Afghanistan. But he wasn't prepared for the battle he faced at home when his son Henry was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now, father and son have co-written a memoir about the experience.

Thoughts on the "Anatomy of a Criminal Case, The Courtroom and Just What Happens Inside"Host Jeff Hayden, Certified Criminal Law Specialist, CA Board of…