Mental health
through fixing / restoring peoples mental health
what is one reason why an incarcerated person might want to enter a reentry program?
to better their lives, to make sure that they have housing and employment, to shift back into society the right way, etc.
substance abuse in the criminal justice system addressed the ______ cause of peoples issues
root
what is recidivism?
the tendency of reoffending
With out mental health help, how is the criminal justice system just setting people up to fail?
Punishment only stops behavior while the person is locked up
What is a benefit of reentry programs?
employment, rebuild lives, housing, safety in a community, etc.
Treating addiction can reduce the amount of people that do what?
re-offending
how long is a relapse prevention training session, and what does it require you to do often?
over 12 weeks, check ins and drug testing
how many incarcerated people out of 5 have a history with mental health issues?
nearly 2 in 5 incarcerated people
What is parole and probation? Why does it help?
Ways that authorities can monitor and look incarcerated people. Helps to stay on track and not do something again.
people are at the highest risk of dying from a overdose with in the first _____ hours of leaving jail
48
cognitive behavioral therapy can be affective for treating ________?
- anxiety
- depression
- alcohol and drug abuse
How are people with mental illnesses at imbalance in the US criminal justice system.
44% of jail inmates and 37% of state/federal prisoners have a history of mental illness.
What is reentry housing?
provides people who just got out with transitional housing and helps people remain stable so they don't fall back into recidivism (recommitting)
- frequent drug testing
- regular appearances in front of the judge
name 1 thing correctional facilities in prison or jail offer for the inmates to help with their criminal behavior?
- counseling
- support groups
- anger management
- trama treatment
what are 2 types of rehabilitation in CJ with mental health?
- Forensic Psychiatric Hospitals
- Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
- Outpatient Commitment Programs (AOT)
- Specialized Jail/Prison Mental Health Units
- Diversion Courts (Mental Health Courts)
Name one of the specialized reentry courts
Possible answers: RISE court, Allen County, Drug/Substance abuse
Using Medical-Assisted treatment(MAT), name 1 drug they issue to people to treat opioid or alcohol addictions in jail/prison? (BONUS: why?)
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
BONUS: (stabilizing peoples brains, reduce craving, prevents overdosing and relapsing)
why is cognitive behavioral therapy highly effective for individuals?
reduces negative behavior and emotions, and recidivism