Mental Health In CJ Discussion - Detail how the public's opinion

Mental Health In CJ

Discussion Instructions

Follow the instructions for the weekly paper assignment:

· 12- point font, double spaced, one inch margins

· 350-500 words

Paper must address the following:

a. Detail how the public's opinion (1) and responses (2)  mental illness have changed throughout history.

b. What were the public perceptions of crime and criminal behavior regarding these individuals? 

c. Detail the benefits of the (1) asylum system and (2) the issues created by deinstitutionalization, generally speaking, and regarding the criminal justice system.

d. Do you believe deinstitutionalization was appropriate, especially as it relates to "criminal populations"?  Why or why not?