We need better mental health court data

Henry F. Fradella School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USAHenry F. Fradella is a Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University, where he also holds an affiliate appointment as a professor of law. He earned a B.A. in psychology, a master’s in forensic science, a J.D., and Ph.D. in justice studies. His research focuses on the legal aspects of criminal justice. As part of interdisciplinary teams, his research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Justice. He is the author, co-author, or editor of 14 books. His more than 125 articles, book chapters, reviews, and scholarly commentaries have appeared in outlets such as the American Journal of Criminal Law; Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law; Criminal Justice Policy Review; Criminal Law Bulletin; Criminology and Public Policy; Federal Courts Law Review; Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice; Journal of Criminal Justice Education; Journal of Homosexuality; Journal of Law and Sexuality; Law and Psychology Review; New Criminal Law Review; Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law; Police Quarterly; Policing: An International Journal; The Conversation; and numerous flagship law reviews.

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