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Special Needs Inmates: A Survey of State Correctional Systems

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Special Needs Inmates: A Survey of State Correctional Systems

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Hall, Marie

Illinois Dept. of Corrections (Springfield, IL)

National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO)

Published 1990. 34 pages.

The Illinois Department of Corrections conducted a survey of all 50 states to determine the prevalence of inmates who have special medical or mental health needs. Within the 31 states responding, .08 percent to 8.2 percent of prison inmates fell into various special housing categories. These categories included chronic illness, terminally ill, advancing age, ambulation difficulties, and mental health problems. Accession Number: 009271

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