Critical Thinking Questions If removing the stigma of mental illness increases the odds of the mentally ill seeking professional help and receiving treatment, what social factors are preventing de-stigmatization? Consider the case of the Texas mother, Andrea Yates, who was convicted of killing her five children in 2002. She was clearly psychotic, suffering from schizophrenia […]
What are some of the particular challenges associated with inmates with special needs in jail and prison populations?
What are some of the particular challenges associated with inmates with special needs in jail and prison populations? Analyze the implications of releasing the elderly, the mentally ill, and other special needs inmates back into society and discuss the necessary care or medical treatments after release.