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The Definition of Insanity

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A preview of the upcoming film, "The Definition of Insanity."

Aired 04/14/2020 | Rating TV-PG

The Definition of Insanity

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A preview of the upcoming film, "The Definition of Insanity."

The Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP) comes to life in this documentary, following a team of dedicated public servants working through the courts to steer people with mental illness — as their court cases hang in the balance — on a path from incarceration to recovery.

Aired 04/14/2020 | Rating TV-PG

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Major funding was provided by The Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation Inc. Funding was also provided by The Achelis & Bodman Foundation, Peacock Foundation, Inc., the Lynne & Andrew Redleaf...

Official Preview

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A preview of the upcoming film, "The Definition of Insanity." (30s)

Trailer | The Definition of Insanity

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An inspiring story at the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. (2m 12s)

Program Participant Trevor Faces Reality at Court Hearing

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A court hearing for program participant Trevor, who’s recently tested positive for alcohol (2m 39s)

Peer Counselor Justin Volpe Leads Role-Playing Exercise

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Peer Counselor Justin Velope leads a role-playing exercise with program participants. (1m 16s)

No Standard Operating Procedures for What We Do

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Description of a new participant and what makes CMHP unique. (1m 23s)

Facing Mental Health Struggles in Prison – Justin’s Story

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Peer Counselor Justin shares his story of facing the mental health system while in prison. (1m 27s)

Crisis Intervention Team Training Session

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Officers in the Miami Police Department participate in training led by the CIT. (2m 2s)

Collaborative Criminal Justice Creates Cultural Shift

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Felony cases and cultural shift brought about by the CMHP. (1m 27s)

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Major funding was provided by The Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation Inc. Funding was also provided by The Achelis & Bodman Foundation, Peacock Foundation, Inc., the Lynne & Andrew Redleaf...

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