Which statement accurately compares the jail population that struggles with mental illness with that of prisons?

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Jails often serve as the first point of entry into the criminal justice system for individuals with mental health issues, leading to a higher percentage of inmates with mental health issues in jails compared to prisons. This is partly because jails hold individuals who are awaiting trial and may not have had access to mental health services, whereas prisons house individuals who have been convicted and may have received some level of intervention or treatment.

Which Statement Accurately Compares the Jail Population That Struggles with Mental