Asked by
Joletsi Ortiz
on Dec 07, 2024
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Which statement accurately reflects current trends in civil commitment?
A) Many people who could be described as "social deviants" (drug addicts, check bouncers, counterculture adherents) are committed.
B) Fewer people are institutionalized through civil commitment procedures today than in the past
C) Today more people are institutionalized through civil commitment than ever before.
D) States are currently moving to make commitment regulations and standards even stricter.
Civil Commitment
The legal process by which individuals with severe mental illness are court-ordered into treatment or care.
Social Deviants
Individuals whose behavior diverges significantly from societal norms or expectations.
Institutionalized
Established in practice or custom, often referring to organizations or systems deeply embedded within society.
- Recognize the development of mental health care and the transition to community-focused treatments.
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JM
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the development of mental health care and the transition to community-focused treatments.