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Bryant Echols
on Dec 07, 2024
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People can be forced to undergo mental health treatment through a process known as:
A) benevolent commitment.
B) day treatment.
C) civil commitment.
D) habeas corpus.
Civil Commitment
A legal process through which individuals with severe mental illnesses can be court-ordered to receive treatment, usually when they're considered a danger to themselves or others.
Forced
An action taken or situation imposed upon an individual without their consent or choice.
Mental Health Treatment
Intervention designed to treat emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders to improve an individual’s mental well-being and functioning.
- Acquire knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines that inform mental health assessments and interventions in the criminal justice system.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines that inform mental health assessments and interventions in the criminal justice system.