Just Mercy Chapter 10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What percent of prison inmates in the US have a mental illness?

Who in this chapter suffers from brain damage after a serious car accident?

George Daniel

What happened after deinstitutionalization?

More mentally ill people were sent to prison.

What behavior did the doctor who examined George conclude he had?

malingering Signup and view all the answers

Why was George convicted of capital murder?

Killing a police officer dispatched to a home he broke into Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the doctor who examined George?

Ed Seger Signup and view all the answers

What was found out about the doctor who examined George?

He was a fraud and had no training. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stevenson notice before entering the prison Jenkins is in?

A pickup truck with Confederate memorabilia Signup and view all the answers

What is unusual about Stevenson's visit to Jenkins' prison?

The correctional officer searches him and forces him to sign the visitors' book. Signup and view all the answers

What does Avery Jenkins ask Stevenson to bring?

A chocolate milkshake Signup and view all the answers

How many different foster homes was Jenkins in before the age of eight?

19 Signup and view all the answers

What convinces the correctional officer who was initially hostile to Stevenson to change his attitude toward him?

Stevenson discussing Jenkins' upbringing in court Signup and view all the answers

Who ultimately buys what Jenkins has been wanting since Stevenson's first visit?

The correctional officer Signup and view all the answers

What action of Jenkins condemned him to death row?

Wandering into a house and stabbing an older man he believed was a demon Signup and view all the answers

According to Stevenson, what happens when attorneys and judges fail to recognize mental disabilities?

Wrongful convictions, longer prison terms, more repeated offenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason George was convicted?

His lawyers focused more on fighting for the money provided for taking on the case than proving his mental illness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main evidence George's mother hoped could demonstrate his mental illness?

The fact that he didn't collect his check before leaving for Alabama. Signup and view all the answers

What holiday is still celebrated in Alabama today despite its blatant racism?

Confederate Memorial Day Signup and view all the answers

Whose birthday was added as a holiday in Alabama during the Civil Rights Era?

Jefferson Davis' birthday Signup and view all the answers

What does the correctional officer tell Stevenson on his post-trial visit with Jenkins?

That everyone needs mitigation at some point. Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happens to Jenkins?

Stevenson wins a new trial for him and gets him off of death row. He moves to a mental health facility for treatment. Signup and view all the answers

According to Stevenson, what is unusual about his first in-person encounter with Jenkins?

Jenkins seems happy to see him. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Stevenson decide to meet Jenkins in person?

His phone calls and letters are incomprehensible. Signup and view all the answers

What does the judge say that catches Stevenson off-guard?

He asks when someone will ask to protect the rights of Confederate Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stevenson say to the correctional officer that is also emphasized throughout the book?

The bad things that happen to people don't define them. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mental Illness in Prisons

50% of prison inmates in the US have a mental illness.
Deinstitutionalization led to an increase in the number of mentally ill individuals being incarcerated.

George Daniel's Case

George Daniel suffered brain damage from a serious car accident.
The examining doctor, Ed Seger, wrongly diagnosed George as "malingering."
George was convicted of capital murder for killing a police officer during a break-in.
Seger was later exposed as a fraud with no proper medical training.

Visiting the Prison

Before entering Jenkins' prison, Stevenson noticed a pickup truck adorned with Confederate memorabilia.
Stevenson's visit was marked by an unusual search from a correctional officer and the requirement to sign a visitors' book.
Jenkins requested a chocolate milkshake from Stevenson during the visit.

Jenkins' Troubled Childhood

Avery Jenkins experienced a tumultuous childhood, living in 19 different foster homes by age eight.
The correctional officer’s attitude towards Stevenson shifted positively after discussing Jenkins' difficult upbringing in court.

Legal Implications and Racial Context

Jenkins was condemned to death row after stabbing a man he believed to be a demon.
Stevenson pointed out that failures to recognize mental disabilities lead to wrongful convictions and harsher sentences.
George's attorneys were more focused on securing financial compensation than advocating for his mental health defense.

Cultural Observations in Alabama

Confederate Memorial Day continues to be celebrated in Alabama, showcasing cultural racism.
Jefferson Davis' birthday was established as a holiday during the Civil Rights Era, revealing historical racial tensions.

Outcomes and Reflections

The correctional officer remarked that everyone requires mitigation at some point in life.
Stevenson successfully obtained a new trial for Jenkins, who was moved to a mental health facility.
Jenkins surprisingly appeared happy to see Stevenson during their first in-person meeting, indicating trust despite previous circumstances.
Stevenson's intent to meet Jenkins in person was driven by the incomprehensibility of his phone calls and letters.
A judge’s odd remark about protecting the rights of Confederate Americans caught Stevenson off guard, highlighting ongoing racial issues.
Stevenson emphasized that adverse experiences do not define a person's identity.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 10 from 'Just Mercy' with these flashcards. This chapter discusses critical issues surrounding mental illness and the criminal justice system, highlighting specific cases and statistics. Challenge yourself to recall important facts and insights presented in the book.