Jill has two children and stays at home with them. She got into trouble when she hurt her back and got addicted to the pain pills her doctor prescribed. When she couldn't get any more pills, she went searching the streets for something else to take the pain away. She would leave her kids with her mom and disappear for days while getting addicted to heroin. After getting got through the classification process at the women's correctional facility, Jill finds out that she is pregnant with twins. Jill adapts to prison quite well. She is seen as gentle on the cell block and sometimes worries about the babies she is carrying. She is protected and cared for by a small group of inmates, some of whom she calls sisters. However, Jill's cellmate is mean and angry. She seems to have had a rough life,
grew up in an abusive home, and turned to drugs to escape her situation. At one time, she even turned to prostitution to support her drug habit and has a long list of medical issues. What is most significant about Jill's cellmate and her situation?
A. She is not amenable to treatment because of her anger.
B. She is the typical female inmate.
C. She will be a problem for the prison management.
D. Jill is scared that she will be a victim of violence.
Answer: B
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