Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much, Mr. Thompson, for appearing before the committee today.
One of the things we've heard again and again, particularly from the correctional investigator, but also from a number of witnesses, is that our prison system is really being used to warehouse the mentally ill. And prisons, as they're currently structured, are a poor place to get somebody better.
You mentioned in your presentation the importance of early intervention and of catching problems before they escalate. Can you talk about two things? First, how do you feel that's working right now? How good a job do you think we're doing right now catching people early and making sure they don't begin to walk a dark path?
Second, from your personal reflections or experiences in the organization you represent, what impact does a stay in prison have on somebody who has a mental disability?