We treat animals better in the zoo [than people in mental health facilities].

Judge Steve Leifman of Florida's Miami-Dade County Court, who toured a state psychiatric hospital and witnessed a guard hosing feces off caged, naked men. He later led the effort to overhaul the county's approach to criminal offenders with mental health issues.

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Judge Steve Leifman of Florida's Miami-Dade County Court, who toured a state psychiatric hospital and witnessed a guard hosing feces off caged, naked men. He later led the effort to overhaul the county's approach to criminal offenders with mental health issues.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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