The Definition of Insanity(2020)
An inspiring story at the intersection of two American crises: mental health and the often overwhelmed criminal justice system.
The Miami-Dade Community Mental Health Project comes to life in this documentary, following a team of dedicated public servants working through the courts to steer people with mental illness on a path from incarceration to recovery.
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The Definition of Insanity | Trailer
THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY by Gabriel London | 37th Miami Film Festival
Behind the Scenes with Judge Leifman (Full Interview)
Behind the Scenes with Norm Ornstein and Judy Harris (Full Interview)
Does Jail Diversion Work?
How Can Documentary Films Create Change and Have an Impact?
How Did the Definition of Insanity Become Part of Your Foundation's Mission?
How Did You Become Involved with the Jail Diversion Program?
How Did You Get Involved with The Definition of Insanity?
How Does Personal Experience Shape What You Teach and Give to Clients?
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The Definition of Insanity | Trailer - Trailer
THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY by Gabriel London | 37th Miami Film Festival - Trailer
Behind the Scenes with Judge Leifman (Full Interview) - Featurette
Behind the Scenes with Norm Ornstein and Judy Harris (Full Interview) - Featurette
Does Jail Diversion Work? - Behind the Scenes
How Can Documentary Films Create Change and Have an Impact? - Behind the Scenes
How Did the Definition of Insanity Become Part of Your Foundation's Mission? - Behind the Scenes
How Did You Become Involved with the Jail Diversion Program? - Behind the Scenes
How Did You Get Involved with The Definition of Insanity? - Behind the Scenes
How Does Personal Experience Shape What You Teach and Give to Clients? - Behind the Scenes
How Does Your Military Background Influence You as a Peer Support Specialist? - Behind the Scenes
How Has Law Enforcement Embraced CIT Training? - Behind the Scenes
How Is Your Role as a Judge Different When You Are Working in the Mental Health Diversion Courtroom? - Behind the Scenes
PBS The Definition of Insanity 2020 Funding - Clip
SW 5011 Assessments discussion and "The Definition of Insanity (PBS)" - Featurette
The Definition of Insanity | Collaborative Criminal Justice Creates Cultural Shift - Clip
The Definition of Insanity | Crisis Intervention Team Training - Clip
The Definition of Insanity | Facing Mental Health Struggles in Prison - Clip
The Definition of Insanity | No Standard Operating Procedures - Clip
The Definition of Insanity | Peer Mentor Justin Vlope Leads Role-Playing Exercise - Clip
The Definition of Insanity | Program Participant Trevor Faces Reality at Court Hearing - Clip
The Definition of Insanity | Promo - Teaser
Was there a learning curve when you started working in Jail Diversion? - Behind the Scenes
What Are Some Difficult Aspects About Your Work in the JDP? - Behind the Scenes
What Are Some Difficult Aspects About Your Work in the JDP? - Behind the Scenes
What Are The Keys to Success for Miami-Dade's Jail Diversion Project? - Behind the Scenes
What Are the Themes Explored in the Definition of Insanity? - Behind the Scenes
What are your biggest challenges? - Behind the Scenes
What do you enjoy most about being a peer specialist? - Behind the Scenes
What Has Surprised You Since You Started Working With the Jail Diversion Program? - Behind the Scenes
What Inspired the Creation of the Jail Diversion Program and Criminal Mental Health Program? - Behind the Scenes
What Is a Peer Specialist and How Do They Interact With Clients? - Behind the Scenes
What Is the Crisis Intervention Team Program? - Behind the Scenes
What is Your Favorite Part of Being a Team Leader? - Behind the Scenes
What Makes This the Right Time for The Definition of Insanity? - Behind the Scenes
What Should Viewers Know? - Behind the Scenes
What Would You Say to Stakeholders in Locations That Do Not Have a Mental Health Diversion Court? - Behind the Scenes
What Would You Tell Public Defenders About the Importance of Jail Diversion Programs? - Behind the Scenes
Why Is This An Important Time for Viewers to Tune in to the Definition of Insanity? - Behind the Scenes
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