The "criminalization" of the mentally ill in the 1960s and 1970s refers to

A. Passing of legislation that made it illegal to be mentally ill without actively seeking care
B. A sharp rise in the number of illegal activities committed by the mentally ill
C. Mentally ill individuals not receiving needed care due to restrictions on involuntary commitment, eventually committing crimes because of their behavior
D. All of these are correct.


Answer: C

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