What is a key challenge presented by the diverse population housed in U.S. jails? Jails serve as a collection point for individuals from various agencies and backgrounds, including accused and convicted individuals, juveniles, and federal detainees, complicating management and resource allocation. Jails primarily detain individuals with mental illness, creating a singular focus on addressing behavioral health issues. Jails only hold first-time offenders and those awaiting trial, which limits their ability to address the needs of repeat offenders and convicted individuals. Jails exclusively house individuals convicted of felonies, making it difficult to separate populations based on offense severity