Which intervention demonstrates that the nurse understands the risk factors for the com-mission of violent crimes?
a. Reinforcement of anger management skills
b. Substance abuse rehabilitation counseling
c. Community focused depression screenings
d. Counseling for adult victims of child abuse
ANS: B
In addition to major mental illnesses, a common issue that is seen in prison and offender pop-ulations is substance addiction. Substance abuse and addiction—particularly involving alco-hol—are strongly correlated with the commission of violent crime in the United States. Alt-hough the remaining options have varying degrees of impact on violent crime, none are as important as the correct option.
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