The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Incarcerated Populations Is Estimated

question 81

Multiple Choice

The prevalence of mental illness in incarcerated populations is estimated to be quite high. For example, when examining this issue in New York and Maryland jails, Steadman and colleagues (2009) found that ____________ of male inmates and ______________ of female inmates present with severe mental illness.

• A)35%; 20%
• B)31; 14.5%
• C)14.5%; 31%
• D)21%; 40%