Laura's Law
Laura's Law is a California state law that allows for court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for people with severe mental illness who meet certain criteria. The law is named after Laura Wilcox, a mental health worker who was killed by a client in 2001.
Pronunciation
Laura's Law is pronounced as /ˈlɔːrəz lɔː/.
Etymology
The law is named after Laura Wilcox, a 19-year-old who was working at a Nevada County mental health clinic during her winter break from college. She was shot and killed by a client who had refused treatment.
Related Terms
- Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT): A court-ordered treatment program for individuals with severe mental illness who meet certain criteria.
- Mental Illness: A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
- Nevada County: The county in California where Laura Wilcox was working when she was killed. It was the first county in the state to fully implement Laura's Law.
See Also
- Kendra's Law: A similar law in New York State that also allows for court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment.
- Mental Health Systems Act: A law that provides funding for mental health services in the United States.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Laura's Law
- Wikipedia's article - Laura's Law
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