Several Major Studies Have Determined That About 14% of the Prison

question 34

Multiple Choice

Several major studies have determined that about 14% of the prison population suffer from a serious mental illness. Whether a prisoner receives treatment for a mental disorder is at the discretion of:

• A) prison doctors.
• B) the sentencing judge.
• C) the jury.
• D) prison wardens.

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