Category: Allegheny County Jail
The Allegheny County Jail is one of the most populated county correctional facilities in Pennsylvania and, like most jails, houses a large number of individuals with mental health struggles. Yet the jail has been medically understaffed for years, a problem that results in serious consequences for incarcerated people. PublicSource is examining concerns raised about the treatment of incarcerated people with mental health issues and how chronic staffing shortages impact care.
