Discuss the reasons why there are so many people with mental illnesses in jails and prisons. What are the consequences of warehousing them in jails rather than providing treatment? What could be done to improve this problem?

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1. Discuss the reasons why there are so many people with mental illnesses in jails and prisons. What are the consequences of warehousing them in jails rather than providing treatment? What could be done to improve this problem?

2. Scenario : What if you were responsible for designing a rehabilitation program for prisoners who are within one year of reentry into society? You have a limited budget, and the decisions you make will economically impact other aspects of the prison administration’s budget.

You will still have to “sell” your program to the warden for final approval. What types of education, counseling, and work preparation programs will be included in your overall program? How will you convince the warden that your program should be implemented? How does your plan fit within the goal of reducing recidivism?

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