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Systemic Factors and Mental Health in Corrections

Given that modern inpatient mental health treatment is often very expensive and limited to short-term stays, analyze the connection between these healthcare realities and the high prevalence of individuals with psychological disorders within the U.S. corrections system. In your response, break down the reasons why prisons and jails have effectively become primary institutions for managing this population.

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