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Mental Health Support for Former Inmates Survey
1.
What is your age group?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
2.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Non-binary/Third gender
Prefer not to say
3.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school diploma or GED
Some college, no degree
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate or professional degree
4.
What is your current occupation?
5.
Do you believe that mental health support is important for inmates during incarceration?
Yes, absolutely
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
6.
What factors do you think contribute to mental health issues among incarcerated individuals? Select all that apply
Isolation from family and friends
Stressful environment
Past traumas
Lack of mental health resources
Substance abuse issues
Violence
Sexual Assault
Other (please specify)
7.
Were you offered mental health resources/counseling during your incarceration? If so, did you decline or accept, and why?
8.
Were you offered mental health resources after your release? If so, did you decline or accept, and why?
9.
Do you believe that providing mental health resources for inmates can reduce their chances of reoffending. e
Yes, significantly
Yes, but only slightly
No, it would not make a difference
No, it could make things worse
Why do you feel that way?
10.
Do you feel any trauma from your time incarcerated? If so, how has it affected your civilian/personal life? E.g., anxiety, depression, social anxiety, fits of rage, and violence.