RWJF News Digest - Vulnerable Populations

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This frequently updated news digest on the subject of Vulnerable Populations highlights key articles from major journals and news publications.
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Mentally Ill People Are Sent to Jail More Often Than Hospital

Wed, 05/12/2010 - 00:00
On average, a seriously mentally ill person in the USA is three times more likely to be incarcerated than hospitalized, a report concludes today. In no state was a seriously mentally ill person—someone with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, for example—less likely to be incarcerated than hospitalized, the report by the National Sheriffs' Association and the Treatment Advocacy Center found.

Homeless, But Enjoying Hawaii on $3 a Day

Tue, 05/11/2010 - 00:00
A tourist in Hawaii spends an average of $200 a day for a hotel room, meals and entertainment. But there's another class of visitors given room and board, full health care benefits and more for just $3 a day. It's not a luxury vacation package-just homeless benefits courtesy of Hawaii's taxpayers.

Homeless, But Enjoying Hawaii on $3 a Day

Tue, 05/11/2010 - 00:00
A tourist in Hawaii spends an average of $200 a day for a hotel room, meals and entertainment. But there's another class of visitors given room and board, full health care benefits and more for just $3 a day. It's not a luxury vacation package-just homeless benefits courtesy of Hawaii's taxpayers.