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Mental Health Triage Center Opens as Alternative to Jail

Clip: 10/31/2016 | 3m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

There is a new alternative to jail for the seriously mentally ill.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces the opening of a brand new Community Triage Center. Paris Schutz has more on what it costs and how it could impact the criminal justice system.

10/31/2016 | Rating NR

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