Michaelpro

:idea:the state of nc is considering the privatization of it's facilities for the criminally insane. currently a private company is considering placing such a facility in high point, nc. it is called a hospital yet has the characteristics of a prison. it is being considered a prison by residents and businesses in the area. the treatment of the criminally insane seems to be different in the institutional (hospital) setting vs. the correctional (prison) setting. are medical personnel safer in the prison setting or the hospital setting. how is the surrounding community and residents effected with either setting. does it blight the area and slow economic development. does it put residents in danger. do both settings need to be in an isolated area. for those who have worked with the criminally insane and been in these settings comment on experiences and what would be best for medical personnel working with the criminally insane and residents living in close proximity. also feelings about privatization.