What are the goals of mental health courts, as identified by Almquist & Dodd (2009)?

What will be an ideal response?


According to Almquist. & Dodd. (2009, p. v) “Mental health courts generally share the following goals: to improve public safety by reducing criminal recidivism; to improve the quality of life of people with mental illnesses and increase their participation in effective treatment; and to reduce court- and corrections-related costs through administrative efficiencies and often by providing an alternative to incarceration.”

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A. presumptive sentences B. mandatory minimum sentences C. indeterminate sentences D. determinate sentence

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Of those with mental health problems, jail inmates experience:

A. 50% more delusions B. no hallucinations C. attacks from the staff D. none of these

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Shock probation programs typically include youthful, first-time offenders and feature military discipline and physical training

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____________________ and ____________________ are the two largest and most important units in a police department

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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