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Mental health
- Author:
- RYAN Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2005, pp.31-36.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Assertive outreach has been extended in the US to older people with mental health difficulties and mentally ill people in the criminal justice system. This article resports on research looking at the expansion of assertive outreach to older people with mental illness and people with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
Discharged from mental hospitals
- Authors:
- BEAN Philip, MOUNSER Patricia
- Publisher:
- MacMillan/MIND
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 196p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the fate of people discharged from mental hospitals into the community.
Making meaning of citizenship: mental illness, forensic involvement, and homelessness
- Authors:
- PONCE Allison N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 12(4), July 2012, pp.349-365.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
Those with mental illness, substance use disorders, and criminal justice involvement who experience homelessness are often marginalised and have difficulty achieving community inclusion. A framework of citizenship provides a basis for understanding the components of integration necessary to achieve status as a member of one's community. In this study, a citizenship map was presented to focus groups consisting of 11 people with mental illness and histories of criminal justice charges and of homelessness. Participants discussed the items most salient to them, and several themes emerged: responsibility; giving back and helping others; assaults on dignity; being in the hole and second chances; help isn’t always helpful; time; and employment and housing. The authors concluded that the study provided valuable information on the challenges people face on their way to community and social inclusion.
The mental health needs of women detained in police custody
- Authors:
- SCOTT David, McGILLOWAY Sinead, DONNELLY Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 18(2), April 2009, pp.144-151.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper describes and appraises the work of a city centre Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion (CJLD) service in relation to contact with female Mentally Disordered Offenders (MDOs). It describes the population of female detainees referred to the service by examining administrative outcomes and psychiatric assessment data. Two Community Mental Health Nurses (CMHNs) collected information on the mental health needs and service utilization of MDOs over a three-year period. Information on psychiatric history, offending history and recommended follow-up services is also presented. One-in-five (217/1089) detainees assessed by the service were female, 91% of whom had a mental illness. Two-thirds were “cases” on the GHQ whilst 58% attained “above threshold” BPRS scores; 43% and 54% respectively had a history of harming others or themselves. Most had previous contact with mental health services. The majority (59%) were referred to their GPs following assessment. it concludes that many women with mental illness are arrested and detained in police custody. The CJLD service effectively identified, assessed and linked the majority of female MDOs to services.
Partnership with probation hostels: a step forward in community forensic psychiatry
- Authors:
- NADKARNI Rajesh, CHIPCASE Barry, FRASER Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 24(6), June 2000, pp.222-224.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
With every serious incident of violence involving a person with current or past mental health problems it is claimed that 'community care has failed.' While an increase in resources for in-patient psychiatric care will be welcomed, the reality is that many individuals with mental health needs, some of whom commit criminal offences, will be living in the community. The probation hostels are an example of such an interface, and offer an opportunity for inter-agency working. This article discusses some examples in practice.
Day care for mentally disordered offenders
- Authors:
- VAUGHAN Phillip J, KELLY Maria, PULLEN Nick
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 1(4), December 1999, pp.9-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Day care service provision provides a crucial safety net for mentally disordered offenders, although dedicated services to this group are not widespread, leaving mainstream services to cater for all groups. This survey of provision concludes that an extension of provision would be beneficial.
Management of conditionally discharged patients and others who present similar risks in the community: integrated or parallel?
- Authors:
- SNOWDEN Pete, McKENNA John, JASPER Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 10(3), December 1999, pp.583-596.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
There is no literature available on the styles of service provision for the supervision of high-risk mentally disordered offenders, in particular those subject to the provisions of s.41 of the Mental Health Act 1983. This article describes the historical background to the terms 'integrated' and parallel' care for mentally disordered offenders. It is argued that these terms no longer have any value. A four-level model of managing high-risk patients in the community is proposed, which relates to the assessment of clinical risks.
NYPD blues
- Authors:
- STOREY Les, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 2(11), July 1999, pp.371-372.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Some 25,000 people with mental health problems pass through New York City's jails each year, presenting the authorities with a formidable challenge. The authors examine how they are tackling the problem.
Understanding mentally disordered offenders: a multi-agency perspective
- Author:
- COLOMBO Anthony
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 236p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Research study aiming to understand and clarify the nature of implicit theories currently held about offenders with mental health problems. The researchers surveyed a range of agencies, including criminal justice, mental health and social services organisations, as well as lay people. The core of the research rests on the premise that a greater understanding of professional and lay perspectives towards mentally ill offenders will help elucidate conflicting assumptions between agencies which, by their nature, may be disrupting the effective implementation of a number of key criminological and clinical policy initiatives involving the care and management of people with mental health problems. Looks in particular at community based psychiatric programmes, diversion, and the need to strengthen inter-agency cooperation.
Primary Mental Health Workers within Youth Offending Teams: a new service model
- Authors:
- CALLAGHAN Jane, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 26(2), April 2003, pp.185-199.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs) have been deployed to address the mental health needs of young offenders referred to Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) in two UK areas. The mental health characteristics of 60 young people consecutively referred to these PMHWs, the assessment outcome and interventions offered, are described. In addition to the anticipated concerns about oppositional/aggressive behaviour, young people were referred for a range of mental health problems. There were high levels of emotional problems, self-harm, peer and family relationships difficulties, and school non-attendance. PMHWs offered a range of direct interventions, as well as consultation to YOT staff. The service findings indicate the usefulness of such an inter-agency model in strengthening the links between specialist CAMHS and YOTs, and providing an accessible, responsive and effective service to a needy group of young people.