Alabama promised to improve psychiatric care for men charged with crimes

The death of Fernando Clark in Montgomery County Jail while waiting for psychiatric treatment underscores a critical failure in Alabama's mental health care system for incarcerated individuals. This incident has prompted state officials to promise improvements in psychiatric services for men charged with crimes, reflecting a growing awareness of the need for better mental health support within the criminal justice system. The tragic loss of Clark serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of inadequate mental health care and the urgent need for systemic reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.