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Treatment of Prisoners with Special Needs (specifically, mental illness)

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Select a prison special offender population and research a program aimed to assist or care for that population. What are the characteristics of the program? How has the program affected the special offender population in that prison?

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This solution discusses the treatment of prisoners with special needs, specifically those with mental illness. The explanation is provided in 457 words with one reference.

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The term 'prisoners with special needs' is one used to describe prisoners with a variety of 'special needs' who, for the most part, need more attention from prison personnel. Here is a break-down:

1. Select a prison special offender population and research a program aimed to assist or care for that population.

Below are a list of special offender prisoner populations to choose from.

- Prisoners with Mental Health Concerns
- Prisoners with Physical Disabilities
- Ethnic and Racial Minority Prisoners
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Prisoners
- Elderly Prisoners
- Terminally Ill Prisoners
- Prisoners Sentenced to Death
- Female Prisoners
- Prisoners with Addiction to Drugs

While all are interesting, I would ...

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