1. Drawing from research we've examined in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., what is the prevalence of mental illness among prisoners? Provide at least three (3) percentage (%) estimates. Then, describe four (4) barriers that exist to effective mental health treatment in prisons.
2. What is prison seclusion/isolation and under what circumstances is it typically used? Using our assigned readings, describe two (2) strategies to reduce the use of seclusion/isolation in prisons.
3. You are a social worker responsible for developing a discharge plan for a client with an opioid addiction and schizophrenia. This client, now unemployed, lost his housing due to being unable to pay rent during his psychiatric hospitalization. What are your responsibilities? Suggest four (4) ways your client could ensure his financial security and continue his path to well-being. If your client was found NCR and is receiving a conditional discharge, who might be notified?