Why is prison associated with high levels of mental illness?

What will be an ideal response?


The refusal to regard mental illness as a factor that can lead to criminal activity. Also prison itself may be a factor in the development of metal issues.

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Approximately how many DNA-bearing cells are needed to obtain an STR profile? What term is used to describe a quantity of DNA that is below this normal level of detection?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following crimes had the lowest rate per 1,000 persons/households in 2008?

a. Sexual assault b. Rape c. Personal crimes d. Attempted rape

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. 20% of Israle's population is Arab. 2. The first wave of Arab Americans immigration were refugees. 3. The second wave of Arab American immigration was due to economic and political instability. 4. Los Angeles has one of the nation's largest Arab Americans populations. 5. Levels of religiosity vary little between middle eastern countries.

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In considering Sampson and Laub's age-graded theory, describe the concept of social capital, including examples. Explain why you agree or disagree with this theory

What will be an ideal response?

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