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Prison and Jail Culture
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Prison and Jail Culture
A brief look at the phenomenon of mentally ill inmates in the prison system.
750 words (approx. 3 pages) |
3 sources |
MLA | 2002
Paper Summary:
This paper presents reactions regarding the topic of prison and jail culture. Included in the discussion is a presentation of the prevalence of mentally ill found in these systems and specific references to sociocultural and psychological characteristics found within the culture.From the Paper:
"Randall (1999) reports findings of the U.S. Department of Justice, that by mid 1998, 238,800 mentally ill were estimated to reside in the nation's prisons. The Bureau of Justice Statistics demonstrate that prisoners report mental health problems or having spent time in mental facilities (16% state prisoners, 7% federal prisoners, & 16% local jail prisoners). An additional 547,800 mentally ill prisoners are on probation. It is further estimated that the prevalence is even higher than reported since information is based on self-reports of prisoners (p. 1)."More papers on Prison and Jail Culture:
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Prison and Jail Culture (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Prison-and-Jail-Culture/27338
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"Prison and Jail Culture" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Prison-and-Jail-Culture/27338>
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