The Role Of Punishment In Prisons

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I think the severity of the crime determines the punishment. In most cases people will go to a mental illness facility if they have already been pre-diagnosed prior to committing the crime. Some prisons actually have a mental health component within the prisons. I think the criminals will have to get their mental health treatment under control and then go to prison. For an example; just be a kid is riding in a wheel chair doesn't mean you can't attend classes that are being held on the 5th floor; kids in wheel chair have to use the resources provided and no excuses are to be made. Criminals should go to a mental institution to get the help they need; once they have reserved that treatment then they can serve their time. I think even if they

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