Crayman Harvey Inspires Criminal Justice Reform on the Beyond the Bars Podcast
Columbia – In the latest episode of the Beyond the Bars podcast, host & Director of Behavioral Health at Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc., Josh Young, talks with the Director of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Crayman Harvey. They discuss Director Harvey’s journey from a tough childhood to a leadership role in the criminal justice system. This important conversation covers how problems like substance abuse and mental health affect incarceration and why it is important to change how we deal with these issues.
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS) reports that each year, 244,000 Americans go to prison for drug-related crimes, and around 80% of inmates struggle with drug or alcohol abuse.
At the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Director Harvey is putting in place new strategies to support mentally ill individuals, including special housing units and more mental health staff.
“Director Harvey has stepped up to ensure that the patients at Alvin S. Glenn are receiving fair treatment and have access to medical and mental health care,” says Josh Young. “Director Harvey does not want to provide the minimum, but instead lead the country by creating a top-of-the-line mental health and medical program at his jail. We are proud to partner with Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center to take steps towards making this vision a reality.”
During the podcast, Harvey shares his own story and talks about his work in the military, law enforcement, and juvenile justice. He believes we should focus more on helping people rather than just punishing them. He calls for creating mental health facilities and substance abuse centers instead of building more jails.
Recently, Director Harvey earned the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) title from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, recognizing him as a leader in correctional healthcare. This positions Richland County, SC as one of the leaders in changing how we approach these issues across the country.
Readers can check out the episode to hear more about the challenges and opportunities in the criminal justice system and the important changes needed for an impactful approach to incarceration.
Listen to the episode now: Beyond the Bars Podcast
About Beyond the Bars Podcast
Beyond the Bars is a podcast that explores the complex issues of the criminal justice system through personal stories, expert interviews, and discussions on reform. Our mission is to help people understand these issues and inspire change. If you're interested in scheduling an interview, reach out to podcast host Josh Young at josh.young@freedom-bh.com.
About Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc.
Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc. takes pride in setting the standard for high quality behavioral health care for the individual and facility, as well as the professionals that work with acute populations. Clinical services are available in correctional behavioral health, discharge planning/diversion, recidivism reduction, PREA victim advocacy, and comprehensive addiction recovery. Expert Services include forensic evaluation, expert witness testimony, suicide preventative architectural consultation, and accreditation and standards compliance auditing. FBH as an industry leader provides fit for duty evaluations, occupational healthcare, and professional training. Learn more at freedom-bh.com.