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Same old...the experiences of young offenders with mental health needs
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Sarah, ABBOTT Stephen
- Publishers:
- YoungMinds, T2A Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 27
- Place of publication:
- London
It is well known that many young people who are involved in the criminal justice system have mental health problems, and have also been victims of sexual and physical abuse, neglect, school exclusion, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment and homelessness. However, the way mental health services are provided makes it very difficult for young people who are offending to get the support they need. This research report is a partnership between the T2A Alliance and YoungMinds, funded by the Barrow Cadbury Trust. The research was undertaken by City University London during 2012-13 and explored whether provision or non-provision of mental health services to young people (aged 16 to 25 years) had any impact on their offending behaviour. The findings consider problems with existing provision; how ideal services might look, according to young people and professionals; and implications for the criminal justice system. Recommendations are made that government implements existing policy in the Caldicott Review (2013), while existing policy in the Mental Health Strategy needs to be implemented by local government (including Health and Wellbeing Boards), clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), CAMHS and AMHS, and local criminal justice organisations. Young people at risk of offending should have regular contact with their GP. A few best practice examples indicate effective provision to this vulnerable group. (Original abstract)