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Question: Respond to the following: Answer the 3 discussion question. Include at least 1 reference.

A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to support your work. Be thoughtful and insightful and it must demonstrate critical thinking and analysis. A good response to the question should be about 3-4 paragraphs, and address all of the issues that are raised. (Introduction, body and conclusion.) Thank you. When answering discussion questions use an example in your answer. These examples can be from your own experience or from something you've read in the news, on the internet, or from any other credible source

D1: Mentally Challenged and Ill Inmates

1. Should correctional officials be more proactive in training staff to work with mentally ill and challenged inmates or should money be put into establishing mental health facilities that can handle offenders? Discuss your views regarding the significant "diversion" of mentally ill and challenged inmates in the correctional system

D2: Infectious diseases in prisons

2. Infectious diseases from rubella to HIV are plaguing our prison systems. Use the internet to locate materials on this topic and discuss what you learn about the many issues involving these diseases. What about correctional healthcare providers? Are they able to provide infected inmates with proper treatment? What else do you think our corrections system should do to contain and treat infectious diseases?

D3: Custody of Juveniles

3. Should juvenile offenders committing violent and heinous crimes be remanded to the adult system or should they remain in the juvenile system. Support your response. What about juveniles committing sexual offenses? Should they be diverted to treatment programs or should they be incarcerated in juvenile institutions? Support your views.