Criminal Justice VS. Mental Health How A Mother Saved Her Son

by Rahima Sanders, Brandi Jefferson (Editor), Lamar Davis (Illustrator)

Overview

From the moment of conception to the time she holds her child for the first time, a Mother's hopes and dreams for her child become apparent. Life not only begins again once a baby is born, but the future seems evident. However, what happens when life deals us with a hand that others might consider a losing hand? The diagnosis of a mental illness would appear to rob a person of their life.

After receiving the news of her son's diagnosis, a Mother's dreams appeared to have been shattered as hopelessness and despair engulfed her. Journey with her as she tells how she found the strength and courage to fight for her son's life through educating herself and her son about mental illness.

Journey with her as she tells the story of her son's battle giving insight into someone thriving from this disease by finding essential supports while navigating the criminal justice system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999860342
Publisher:	Rahima Sanders
Publication date:	05/18/2021
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.15(d)

About the Author

Rahima Sanders is an Advocate and Volunteer with NAMI MN (National Alliance on Mental Illness) wherein she has served on the Board of Directors, Criminal Justice Committee, African American Advisory Committee, and Sharing Hope Committee. She is currently a Facilitator for NAMI's Family Support Group for families with a family member living with a mental illness. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She uses her knowledge and experience as a Criminal Justice Mental Health Consultant to help others. Most important of all, she is a devoted Mother, who advocates on behalf of and supports her son, who was diagnosed in 2009 with a dual mental illness.