Supermax "security housing unit" syndrome refers to:

A. the growing number of inmates incarcerated in supermax facilities.
B. the extreme rate of recidivism associated with supermax offenders.
C. the emergence of mental health issues among supermax offenders who have been isolated for long periods of time.
D. the high rate of violence committed against correctional guards by supermax inmates.


Answer: C

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