A King County Correctional Facility jail health audit uncovered key issues in how the jail provides behavioral health care, including racial disparities and effects of policies that could increase the chances of reoffending.
On June 10, the King County Auditor released its King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) audit regarding the jail’s health services at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. The majority of people booked into jail in King County are sent to the KCCF, which is also the primary psychiatric housing location.
According to the auditor’s office, the audit’s three key findings were:…