What are the effects on Lack of mental health supports increase recidivism rates in the criminal justice system

What are the effects on Lack of mental health supports increase recidivism rates in the criminal justice systemThesis: A lack of mental health social supports have led to an increase in recidivism rates in the criminal justice system: higher interactions with police officials; increased appearances in the court system(s); and higher incarceration rates in the correctional system.

Apply theoretical models that attempt to explain why a lack of mental health supports could be a causation of crime.

Illustrate in particular how better training to understand the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders can assist police officers when dealing with unknown subjects and provide better care and services for those individuals. Also explain how these better trainings and awareness can provide a more fair and just operation of the criminal justice system and how a fair and just system is dependent on ethical and professional behavior of those who work in the criminal justice system.

Apply research and statistics to the analysis of data in support of the lack of mental health supports increases recidivism rates in the criminal justice system.

Locate and cite at least 15 peer reviewed sources and format in APA style.

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