In this video titled "Civil Justice featuring Taisa Carvalho Mick Psychologist, MS, LMLP," host Joshua Berglan and therapist Taisa Meck delve into the topic of civil commitment in the context of the criminal justice system. The conversation revolves around the experiences and injustices faced by individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offenses. Taisa shares her insights and firsthand accounts from her time working at a state hospital in Kansas, shedding light on the mistreatment, policy changes, lack of transparency, and abuse perpetrated by staff members. Through their discussion, the two aim to raise awareness about the issues surrounding civil commitment and advocate for empathy and proper rehabilitation for individuals with a history of sexual offenses. 0:00 Introduction to Civil Justice 0:16 Shedding light on the mistreatment faced by individuals in civil commitment 1:05 The gross injustice of civil commitment 3:26 Advocating for empathy and proper rehabilitation for individuals with a history of sexual offenses 4:14 Introduction of Tysa Meck, former therapist at Larned State Hospital in Kansas 5:10 Tysa Meck sharing her experience working at Larned State Hospital 13:58 Ill-treatment of intellectually disabled residents 15:09 Lack of transparency and changing policies 17:11 Abuse of patients by staff members 19:07 Consequences of speaking up 26:33 The issue of death and lack of proper medical care 29:47 Fear of retribution for showing empathy towards residents 31:49 Understanding the background and trauma of individuals who commit sexual offenses 35:43 The importance of trust and honesty in therapy with sex offenders 37:29 Policies that create a punitive rather than a therapeutic environment 41:05 The potential for rehabilitation for individuals who commit sexual offenses