First and Last Name/s of Presenters

Kate DownesFollow

Mentor/s

Professor Brent Little Professor Alicja Stannard

Participation Type

Paper Talk

Abstract

Research has shown a correlation between high cases of mental illnesses and disorders and inmates in prison. Prisoners are highly susceptible to gaining mental health problems while incarcerated or come into the system with previous issues. The prison system is inadequately treating their illnesses, and thus increasing the number or prisoners being re-incarcerated. Legislation regarding availability of resources and solitary confinement needs to be changed in order to provide adequate care for prisoners.

College and Major available

Accounting

Location

Digital Commons

Start Day/Time

5-5-2021 1:00 PM

End Day/Time

5-5-2021 4:00 PM

Students' Information

Kate Downes, Accounting Major, Honors Student, Class of 2021

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May 5th, 1:00 PM May 5th, 4:00 PM

The Effect of Mental Health on Prisoners

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Research has shown a correlation between high cases of mental illnesses and disorders and inmates in prison. Prisoners are highly susceptible to gaining mental health problems while incarcerated or come into the system with previous issues. The prison system is inadequately treating their illnesses, and thus increasing the number or prisoners being re-incarcerated. Legislation regarding availability of resources and solitary confinement needs to be changed in order to provide adequate care for prisoners.

 

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