1,050- to 1,400-words describing ethical issues that may arise in the assessment and treatment of mental illness in the correctional setting. Include the following:
- Issues related to prescribed and non-prescribed medication
- Issues related to choosing the correct treatment option
- Continuity of care after release and issues with re-entry
- Issues related to coerced versus voluntary treatment
- Strategies for handling disruptive inmates or offenders
- Best practices for working with mental health issues in a correctional facility
