In this compelling panel discussion presented by the Greenburger Center for Justice and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, leading public defenders from across New York City—including representatives from The Bronx Defenders, Brooklyn Defender Services, and The Legal Aid Society—convene to examine the intersection of serious mental illness and the criminal justice system. The conversation delves into how individuals with mental health conditions are often criminalized, the challenges posed by pretrial detention, and the implications of bail reform.