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Mental Health and Criminal Behavior by Akanksha is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the relationship between mental illness and criminality. It provides facts about how mental illness increases victims of violent crime but some severe illnesses can also increase risk of violence, though there are many contributing factors. Treatment of severe illnesses can greatly reduce violence. There is a lack of available treatment beds and many mentally ill people end up in prisons instead of receiving healthcare. Expanding treatment options could help prevent crimes and be more
- Author
- Akanksha
- Language
- EN