CPSS 411 Wk 5 – Ethical Issues Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper 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

Include a minimum of three sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.