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"In a world where the mind's complexities often intersect with the law, the need for expert insight and compassionate care becomes paramount. With a profound understanding of the human psyche and a meticulous approach to forensic evaluation, Dr. Joseph W. Poitier, Jr., offers a unique blend of clinical expertise and legal acumen as a distinguished forensic psychiatrist dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health and the justice system has teamed up with Deanna Pierce and has written a book capturing his work experience with the infamous Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center. Media outlets across the world captured the shocking conditions and treatment afforded the most vulnerable of mentally ill inmates on ""The Forgotten Floor"". Public outrage followed but change was painfully and for some inmates, perilously slow. Step into the labyrinth of our criminal justice system, where cries for reform echo through the halls of power. In this maze, justice often tips against minorities, their voices silenced by prejudice and systemic bias. Yet, amidst this turmoil, a new narrative unfolds-where the insights of psychology catalyze change. Join us on a journey through despair and resilience, where justice and psychology intertwine, illuminating a path toward reform and renewal. Experience the raw account of a Black doctor initially denied entry into the very jail he was hired to serve-a tale that exposes the fractures of a broken system. This is more than a book; it's a call to action echoing through our collective conscience. Brace yourself for an unflinching narrative that reveals both the darkness and glimmers of hope within our criminal justice system. Be prepared to be moved, challenged, and inspired to be part of the change we desperately need."

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