Which was not mentioned as a criticism of civil commitments?
a.) People committed involuntarily do not typically respond well to therapy.
b.) Assessing dangerous is difficult.
c.) The legal definitions of "mental illness" and "dangerousness" are vague.
d.) Civil commitments are unlawful under the U. S. Constitution.
Ans: d.) Civil commitments are unlawful under the U. S. Constitution.
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