Question 1

After several reform and advocacy organizations, including Human Rights Watch, advocated for CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) for correctional staff dealing with mentally ill inmates, what was the outcome?

Accepted Answer

After implementation of CIT for correctional staff, there was a significant reduction in the use of force and inmate-officer assaults according to studies and data collected. This suggests that CIT is effective in reducing violent incidents involving mentally ill inmates.

Question 2

What is the number one cause of death for inmates in jails?

Accepted Answer

Suicide is the number one cause of death for inmates in jails. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, suicide accounted for 34% of all deaths in local jails in 2018.

Question 3

All of the following factors have contributed to the decline in immigrant populations EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following factors have contributed...

Question 4

A tragedy in Tennessee involving a man suffering from schizophrenia made way for this model to train police officers to deal with mentally ill individuals.

Accepted Answer

The tragedy in Tennessee mentioned in the question refers to the Memphis Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program, which was established in response to the 1987 shooting of a man with schizophrenia by Memphis police officers. This incident led to the development of the Memphis Model, a specialized training program for police officers to better handle situations involving individuals with mental illness.

Question 5

Investigations have uncovered that mentally ill inmates are at risk of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Investigations have uncovered that mentally ill inmates...

Question 6

Which of the following is true of mental health courts?

Accepted Answer

Mental health courts have limited capacity and can only handle a fraction of mentally-ill offenders in the justice system. As a result, most mentally-ill offenders end up in jails and prisons. Option A is incorrect because mental health courts do not manage re-entry. Option B is incorrect because vocational training is not the primary focus of mental health courts. Option C is incorrect because research has consistently shown that offenders who participate in mental health courts have lower recidivism rates and better life outcomes than those who do not participate.

Question 7

Mental health courts are one of several examples of these types of courts in which court officials work with specialists to impose treatment rather than incarceration for eligible offenders.

Accepted Answer

Mental health courts are a type of problem-solving court, which is a court that aims to address the underlying issues that led to the criminal behavior rather than simply punish the offender. Mediation courts focus on resolving disputes outside of the traditional court system, victim assistance courts provide services and support to victims of crime, and family courts handle cases related to divorce, child custody, and other family matters.

Question 8

Based on what you learned in your text, which of the following characteristics increases the chances that a person suffering from a mental illness will come into contact with the police?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, having a "dual diagnosis," or the presence of both a mental illness and a substance abuse disorder, increases the likelihood that a person suffering from a mental illness will come into contact with the police. Factors such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status can also play a role, but they are not explicitly stated to have a stronger correlation than having a dual diagnosis.

Question 9

Which country accounts for the majority of the illegal immigrant population in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2017, there were approximately 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States, and the majority of them come from Mexico. Roughly 5.4 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. are from Mexico, compared to 700,000 from El Salvador, 600,000 from Guatemala, and 400,000 from Honduras. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 10

What's another name for the "Memphis Model" Program?

Accepted Answer

The Memphis Model Program is commonly referred to as Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) as it is designed to help law enforcement officers respond effectively to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Question 11

Each of the following is a way the prisons have had to adapt to the increased number of mentally ill inmates EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The other choices (A, B, and D) are all ways that prisons have had to adapt to the increased number of mentally ill inmates. However, special weapons training does not directly address the issue of mentally ill inmates and their needs.

Question 12

According to the Pew Research Center, what percent of the total U.S. population is represented by undocumented immigrants?

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, undocumented immigrants represent approximately 3.4% of the total U.S. population.

Question 13

Research on mentally ill inmates uncovered all of the following findings EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on mentally ill inmates uncovered all...

Question 14

In Oklahoma, officials were able to achieve a 41% reduction in recidivism for mentally ill inmates who have been released. What practices and/or policies were instrumental to their success?

Accepted Answer

The Oklahoma officials were able to achieve a 41% reduction in recidivism for mentally ill inmates who have been released by instituting re-entry programs that required officials to coordinate with mental health professionals before and after the offender's release. This allowed for a smoother transition back into society for the mentally ill inmates, reducing the likelihood of recidivism. They did not institute the Memphis plan or keep inmates in solitary confinement during their imprisonment, and there is no mention of a training program to help inmates manage their illnesses without drugs or therapy.

Question 15

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, this is the number-one cause of death among inmates in local jails.

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that suicide is the leading cause of death among inmates in local jails, accounting for one-third of all deaths in jail. Drug overdose is the second leading cause of death. Heart attack and correctional officer brutality are not as common causes of death in jails.

Question 16

Imagine you have experienced the circumstances listed below. Once you've finished dealing with the situation, you would like to purchase a gun (or have your confiscated gun returned). In which of the circumstances below would you be able to buy and/or own a gun?

Accepted Answer

In this circumstance, as long as there were no other legal issues or factors that would disqualify you from owning a gun (such as a domestic violence conviction or involuntary commitment), you would likely be able to have your confiscated gun returned once you are out of jail.

Question 17

Police are the first responders to mental illness, and specialized ______ training has become standard practice.

Accepted Answer

Crisis intervention training is a type of specialized training that teaches police officers how to respond to and de-escalate situations involving people who may be experiencing mental health crises. Soft tactics and takedown techniques may also be taught as part of crisis intervention training, but special weapons training is typically not part of this training.

Question 18

Anna has suffered from chronic depression her entire life. She was also recently arrested for drug trafficking, because she has used heroin to self-medicate in order to deal with her depression. Anna has a(n) ______, and she's in good company: Approximately 1/3 of inmates serving time for drug offenses also have mental illnesses.

Accepted Answer

The term "dual diagnosis" refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental illness, which is common among individuals who have been incarcerated for drug offenses. "Double indemnity" refers to a type of insurance policy, "double hazard" is not a commonly used term in this context, and "untreatable illness" is not an accurate descriptor for mental illnesses, which can be treated through therapy, medication, and other interventions.

Question 19

The closing of state psychiatric programs in the 1960s and 1970s was a direct, precipitating cause of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The closing of state psychiatric programs in the 1960s and 1970s led to a significant increase in the number of mentally ill individuals who were homeless or incarcerated, as they lacked access to necessary treatment and support. This trend still persists today, with a disproportionately high number of individuals with mental illnesses being incarcerated or experiencing homelessness.

Question 20

Between 20% and 40% of police calls for service involve mentally ill individuals. In addition, statistics suggest that mentally ill people are more likely than people without mental illnesses to be shot. Standard police training teaches officers to respond with force if an individual fails to comply with their commands, which often leads to bad, or even deadly, outcomes. If an officer has received additional training which emphasizes de-escalation, calm verbal discussion, and non-threatening body language instead of escalation, then what kind of training did the officer receive?

Accepted Answer

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is a specialized training program that teaches law enforcement officers how to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. CIT emphasizes de-escalation techniques, active listening, and empathy to defuse potentially violent interactions between law enforcement and individuals in crisis.

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