America's jails and prisons are referred to as the new asylums because of the large population of______ persons.

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The large population of mentally ill persons in America's jails and prisons is a well-known issue. In many cases, these individuals receive inadequate mental health care, leading to further harm to themselves or others. This has led to the moniker of "the new asylums," as jails and prisons have become de facto mental health institutions.

America's Jails and Prisons Are Referred to as the New