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Full Length Article
Abstract
Within the United States, a prevailing perception emerges that mental health facilities and prisons are unfavorably similar. This societal sentiment is quite concerning if true, as the prison system is known for its many societal failures within the U.S. Furthermore, mental hospitals aim to help individuals; thus, a comparison to a faulty system highlights a possible issue worthy of exploration. Unfortunately, little analysis exists, within academic research, comparing both institutions. The following comparative analysis looks at available research between mental hospitals and prisons to validate this issue and explore implications. Findings indicate a shared pattern between mental hospitals and prisons in the United States. This comparison can be used as a model to identify issues and solutions.
Academic Department
Counseling and Educational Psychology, Psychology
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Recommended Citation
Boldt, Benjamin J.
(2024)
"Boundaries of Autonomy: Exploring Parallels Between Mental Hospitals and Prisons in the United States,"
The Agora: Vol. 2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.nmsu.edu/the-agora/vol2/iss1/1