Juan Dionicio Rodríguez Restituyo
Juan Dionicio Rodríguez Restituyo is a Dominican legislator who has been vocal about the urgent need for mental health care in the penitentiary system. He highlighted alarming statistics indicating that a significant percentage of incarcerated individuals suffer from mental health issues, notably schizophrenia, exacerbated by the conditions of confinement. During the recent International Forum on Mental Health and the Penitentiary System, he discussed the government's plans to improve facilities and mental health services within prisons, advocating for the construction of new centers to address these critical needs.
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Juan Dionicio Rodríguez Restituyo highlighted the mental health issues faced by prisoners in the Dominican Republic.
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