Cathy is incarcerated because she has a history of physical and mental abuse of her stepchildren. She has been held in custody for an extended period because she has the possibility of becoming violent, which is also known as:

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Preventative detention refers to holding someone in custody to prevent them from committing a crime, even if they have not been convicted yet. In Cathy's case, she is being held in custody preventively because there is a possibility that she may become violent again.

Cathy Is Incarcerated Because She Has a History of Physical