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The Florida Baker Act could be revised to be more effective / less abusive

By Hicbd
Sat Jun 4 2022 12:11 pm

"But the Baker Act — which forces people into custody — has been susceptible to abuse over the years. Better methods and controls are needed to make sure Florida's troubled juveniles get the help they deserve and are not held against their will longer than the law allows."

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https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-florida-legislature-should-reform-baker-act/2236045/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7ege9/a-6-year-old-girl-in-florida-was-committed-to-a-mental-health-facility-after-she-threw-a-fit-at-school
https://www.flmhlaw.com/floridas-flawed-baker-act-rips-thousands-kids-school/

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U.S. Mental Health Services U.S. Juvenile Justice System Mass Shootings / Gun Attacks Florida

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