12. Inmates and correctional officers are often annoyed by, abusive to, and/or avoid inmates with mental illness A True B False

True<br /><br />In many correctional facilities, inmates with mental illness can face stigma and misunderstanding from both fellow inmates and correctional officers. This can lead to situations where they are annoyed by, abusive to, or avoid these individuals due to a lack of understanding or appropriate resources to manage mental health issues effectively. Efforts are being made in some places to improve training for correctional staff and provide better support for inmates with mental health needs.