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Outline  Position Statement a. Just because an individual suffers from some type of mental illness does not mean they should be incarcerated. Individuals suffering from mental health issues are not always vicious criminals. b. The possibility exist that detainees suffering from some type of mental illness can be rehabilitated with the use of medication, therapy, and medical care.  Stereotypes a. Detainees suffering from mental health illness are unlikely to be rehabilitated, viewed with having a violent temperament. Also, they are most likely to create additional issues compared to that of the general population. 1. In some cases, this may not always be true, because some detainees suffering from mental illness experience difficulties with comprehending the rules because of the mental illness symptoms. b. Individuals with mental illness are viewed as vicious and violent individuals. 1. Not all individuals suffering from mental illness are vicious, violent, or dangerous. 2. Mental illness is a topic that most people are unfamiliar with, which cause fear. c. Individuals suffering from mental illness are those that came from a difficult background. 1. Mental illness is not something that should be based on the upbringing of an individual. There are some disorders caused by factors that occurred within the life of the individual but may not always be the case.

2. Based on the type of mental illness, a chemical imbalance or something such as a brain tumor may be the cause of the problem. 3. Mental illness can occur in the childhood of the detainee or triggered by some negative event that occurred later in life.  Social Change a. Documentaries 1. There have been different documentaries on multiple networks and streaming services that provide a better understanding of mental illness in normal and prison environments. 2. PBS provided a documentary that focused on how the insanity plea works during sentencing, and defined insanity. It indicated options of individuals suffering from mental illness instead of incarcerating them and the importance of public servants collaborating to ensure their clients receive the medical attention they need. b. News Media 1. Journalists have conducted investigations on the care that detainees suffering from mental illness in prisons are provided. Also, focus was placed on an article where Nicholas Kristoff from the NY Times visit to a prison in Chicago, and his interview with workers, inmates, and the sheriff. He experienced firsthand the conditions of the detainees. 2. Other news forums put a negative spin on mental ill detainees and made them appear as monsters instead of focusing on their mental health disorder.

 History a. During the 1700s, mental illness was viewed as demonic or a curse. b. During the 1800s, treatment options became available for mental illness which continued to improve over many decades. c. During the mid-1900s, individuals suffering from mental illness were placed in mental health institutions with variable treatment that included medical treatment, electroshock therapy, and lobotomies. d. By the 1970s, mental health hospitals had become overpopulated, and the government started the deinstitutionalization process. Patients were released on their own recognizance and some hospitals closed their doors. e. Individuals went without receiving treatment and committed crimes to end up in prison because of the lack of hospitals. In Kristof article, superintendent of jail informed him that some detainees committed crimes just to be incarcerated to receive the medical attention they needed.

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References Al-Rousan, T., Rubenstein, L., Sieleni, B., Deol, H., & Wallace, R. B. (2017, April 20). Inside the nation's largest mental health institution: a prevalence study in a state prison system. BMC Public Health. https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889- 017-4257-0 . Fazel, S., Hayes, A. J., Bartellas, K., Clerici, M., & Trestman, R. (2016, September). Mental health of prisoners: prevalence, adverse outcomes, and interventions. The Lancet Psychiatry. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(16)30142- 0/fulltext . Kristof, N. (2014, February 8). Inside a Mental Hospital Called Jail. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/opinion/sunday/inside-a-mental-hospital-called- jail.html . Martin, M. S., Colman, I., Simpson, A. I. F., & McKenzie, K. (2013, October 29). Mental health screening tools in correctional institutions: a systematic review. BMC Psychiatry. https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-244X-13-275 Raphelson, S. (2017, November 30). How The Loss of U.S. Psychiatric Hospitals Led to A Mental Health Crisis. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2017/11/30/567477160/how-the-loss-of- u-s-psychiatric-hospitals-led-to-a-mental-health-crisis

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