The intersection of race, mental illness, and criminal justice involvement is complex. People of diverse backgrounds who have mental illness are overrepresented in jails and prisons. Once there, they tend to stay longer than their peers and face greater barriers to reentry, even if they are incarcerated only during the pretrial stage and never convicted of a crime. On the opposite side of the courtroom, they face high rates of victimization,, yet fact finders rarely view them as sympathetic witnesses. Attorneys play a crucial role in creating justice at this intersection. By advancing equity, attorneys appreciate people's individual needs and differences and gain .a deeper understanding of where to intervene. Advancing Equity at the Intersection of Race, Mental Illness, and Criminal Justice Involvement provides a starting point for attorneys who want to improve health and justice outcomes for people of diverse backgrounds who have mental illness. Focusing on the role of litigators-particularly prosecutors and defense attorneys-this book offers an overview of foundational concepts, proactive lawyering skills, and legal theories that attorneys can use in day-to-day practice as they work toward achieving fair and equitable access to justice for all.