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faduma · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

One of the most dramatic changes in the forensic population in the last few decades is the increased number of incarcerated women. Within the female prison population, which of the following factors is known to be most significant?

A) Problems with impulse control
B) Depression
C) Substance abuse
D) Communication difficulties

Question 2

A psychiatric nurse is discussing his frustration with mental health treatment in the United States and makes reference to the mental health institutions of the twenty-first century. To what is he most likely referring?

A) Long-term inpatient facilities
B) Community outpatient facilities
C) Correctional facilities
D) State mental health facilities

javimendoza7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
One of the most dramatic changes in the forensic population in the last few decades is the increased number of incarcerated women. Incarcerated women often experience overlapping health challenges, including significant substance abuse, blood-borne infections, serious mental health concerns (including post-traumatic stress and personality disorders), diabetes, and hypertension. Depression, impulse control and communication are likely to be relevant considerations, but it is difficult to overstate the significance of substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Correctional facilities have become the country's front-line mental health providers representing the mental health institutions of the twenty-first century (Adams and Ferrandino, 2012; White and Whiteford, 2006, p. 302).