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Discuss Some of the Main Reasons Why Many Inmates Fail

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Discuss some of the main reasons why many inmates fail when released on parole.


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Involuntarily Hospitalized

Refers to the process whereby individuals are admitted to a mental health facility without their consent, usually because they are deemed a threat to themselves or others.

Serious Bodily Harm

Significant physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or loss or impairment of the function of a body part.

Involuntary Commitment

The legal process through which individuals with severe mental illness are hospitalized or treated against their will, usually when they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Court-appointed Counsel

Lawyers provided by the state or court for individuals who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.

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