The Courts’ Potential Role in Transforming Mental Health Care in Alaska

Objectives

Litigation Can Cause Great System Change

Types of Legal Remedies

Illegal Aspects of the Alaska Mental Health System

Others? (suggestions)

These Illegalities Can Hinder Recovery (worsen prognosis)

Civil Commitment

Forced Drugging (Civil)

PsychRights’ Forced Drugging Alaska Litigation Strategy

Forced Drugging (Prison)

Informed Consent under AS 47.30.837(d)(2) (Inpatient)

Informed Consent

“Tying” Services & Entitlements

“Meaningful Involvement in Grantee Agencies”

Treatment Planning

AMC Title 21 (Quasi Institutional Housing)

Gender Choice For Intimate Care

AS 47.30.825 Rights

Bringing Legal Pressure

Discussion