Deinstitutionalization Is the Removal of Juveniles from Secure Confinements (Adult

question 24

True/False

Deinstitutionalization is the removal of juveniles from secure confinements (adult or juvenile)  and placing them in community-based programs to avoid the stigma attached to these facilities.

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Definitions:

Impulse Control Deficits

A lack of restraint manifested in disregard for social conventions, impulsivity, and poor risk assessment, often leading to negative outcomes.

Childhood Physical

Relates to the bodily growth, development, and physical health of children from birth to adolescence.

Anorexics and Bulimics

Individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, eating disorders characterized by extreme dietary restriction and purging behaviors, respectively.

Sexually Abused

Refers to the experience of being subjected to unwanted or coercive sexual acts by another individual.