Iowa Jail Fails Mentally Distressed Woman
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New report exposes serious failures at Scott County Jail, where a woman named Sarah was left to self-harm for hours without medical intervention. Despite national standards and jail policy requiring constant observation for at-risk inmates, no mental health staff were called. Investigators found excessive delays, fake wellness checks, and no response to visible self-harm. The jail admits officer errors and rolls out policy changes, urging all Iowa jails to review their procedures to protect people in custody during crises.
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