1. Mental Health in Criminal Justice
However, determining who needs what treatment should be done by a licensed mental health professional. This would mean the prisons had to have a licensed mental health professional on staff and that is something that many prisons are lacking. ... Socially, people are afraid of individuals with mental health illnesses so they are completely comfortable with them being in prison because they are not bothering them that way. ... We need mental health professionals to be gentle, take the time to assess their needs and get them the proper treatment in a positive environment....
- Word Count: 1150
- Approx Pages: 5
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- Grade Level: High School