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High-profile crimes linked to mental illness
Duration: (2:04)
Watch the YouTube video “High Profile Crime Linked to Mental Illness,” in which ABC7 News discusses a recent criminal case in which the defense attorney claims that the offenders’ actions were caused by mental illness.
In an essay format, discuss the relationship between mental illness and crime. Find a recent case in which mental illness in viewed as the causative factor in the criminal behavior. Discuss further how society is addressing issues of mental health and crime. Be specific in your response. Hint: Search recent cases such as Riker’s Island Jail in NYC.
