Aggression and Violent Behavior, 16(1), January 2011, pp.36-44.
Publisher:
Elsevier
This article reviews perceptions, realities and processes relating to the relationship between mental illness, crime, and violence. It begins by discussing how deinstitutionalisation has led to an overrepresentation of persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system, with persons being retained in jails and prisons rather than hospitals. The article then compares public perceptions of dangerousness associated with mental illness with individual-level studies that assess the risk of violence and criminal behaviour among those with mental illness. Public perceptions of the risk of violence associated with mental illness are shown to be overstated but not unfounded. The article then reviews key findings as to the role of certain psychotic symptoms, social demographic characteristics, and the context in which violence unfolds. Finally, the article discusses recent legal and social policy initiatives related to managing persons with mental illness who violate the law. High quality, well-coordinated community mental health services that focus on both symptom reduction and socioeconomic well-being may reduce the number of mentally ill person who end up in jails and prisons. However, the article argues that such efforts are likely to be limited in their scope and effectiveness relative to the scale of the problem.
This article reviews perceptions, realities and processes relating to the relationship between mental illness, crime, and violence. It begins by discussing how deinstitutionalisation has led to an overrepresentation of persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system, with persons being retained in jails and prisons rather than hospitals. The article then compares public perceptions of dangerousness associated with mental illness with individual-level studies that assess the risk of violence and criminal behaviour among those with mental illness. Public perceptions of the risk of violence associated with mental illness are shown to be overstated but not unfounded. The article then reviews key findings as to the role of certain psychotic symptoms, social demographic characteristics, and the context in which violence unfolds. Finally, the article discusses recent legal and social policy initiatives related to managing persons with mental illness who violate the law. High quality, well-coordinated community mental health services that focus on both symptom reduction and socioeconomic well-being may reduce the number of mentally ill person who end up in jails and prisons. However, the article argues that such efforts are likely to be limited in their scope and effectiveness relative to the scale of the problem.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, mentally disordered offenders, prisons, violence, crime, deinstitutionalisation;
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 20(Supplement 1), April 2009, pp.102-123.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
This paper reports a structured review of the service development and organisational (SDO) research literature focused on prisoners with mental disorders. A large number of databases were searched, using a combined free-text and thesaurus approach. Papers were included if they had been published since 1983, were written in English, and contained research findings. Commentaries or descriptions of local service innovation were excluded. In all, 103 papers were identified that met all criteria; these were divided into 13 categories (e.g. screening, 18 papers; professional roles, 13 papers). The paper concludes that there is a clear need to consider commissioning SDO research for offenders in England and Wales in a coherent programme.
This paper reports a structured review of the service development and organisational (SDO) research literature focused on prisoners with mental disorders. A large number of databases were searched, using a combined free-text and thesaurus approach. Papers were included if they had been published since 1983, were written in English, and contained research findings. Commentaries or descriptions of local service innovation were excluded. In all, 103 papers were identified that met all criteria; these were divided into 13 categories (e.g. screening, 18 papers; professional roles, 13 papers). The paper concludes that there is a clear need to consider commissioning SDO research for offenders in England and Wales in a coherent programme.
Subject terms:
intervention, literature reviews, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, prisoners, severe mental health problems;
Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 8(2), May 2008, pp.171-194.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
This article reviews the research literature on the correlates of crime and violence among people with mental disorder. The review examines the empirical evidence from a number of different disciplines - criminology, psychiatry, psychology, and social work. To facilitate this review, the literature is organized into 4 sections that encompass research on variables that fall into one of the following four domains: demographic variables, historical variables, clinical variables, and contextual variables. It summarizes current knowledge on the sources of criminal and violent behaviour and attempts to reconcile disparities across studies by taking into account methodological differences and by considering the potential role of confounding factors that require attention in future research.
This article reviews the research literature on the correlates of crime and violence among people with mental disorder. The review examines the empirical evidence from a number of different disciplines - criminology, psychiatry, psychology, and social work. To facilitate this review, the literature is organized into 4 sections that encompass research on variables that fall into one of the following four domains: demographic variables, historical variables, clinical variables, and contextual variables. It summarizes current knowledge on the sources of criminal and violent behaviour and attempts to reconcile disparities across studies by taking into account methodological differences and by considering the potential role of confounding factors that require attention in future research.
Reviews literature on mental illness and violence with the aim of clarifying whether there is a link between the two. Concludes that while higher rates of violence have been found among people with mental illness, most studies have flaws and their results should be viewed with caution. Calls for the development of preventative strategies by providing appropriate support for people with mental health problems.
Reviews literature on mental illness and violence with the aim of clarifying whether there is a link between the two. Concludes that while higher rates of violence have been found among people with mental illness, most studies have flaws and their results should be viewed with caution. Calls for the development of preventative strategies by providing appropriate support for people with mental health problems.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, severe mental health problems, substance misuse, violence, behaviour;
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 10(3), December 1999, pp.659-677.
Publisher:
Routledge
This paper reviews the literature on the relationship between mental disorder and crime from 1997 and 1998. There is a brief examination of the importance of the topic and methodological challenges in researching the subject. An emerging theme is the importance of dual diagnosis, particularly substance misuse and psychosis, and violent crime.
This paper reviews the literature on the relationship between mental disorder and crime from 1997 and 1998. There is a brief examination of the importance of the topic and methodological challenges in researching the subject. An emerging theme is the importance of dual diagnosis, particularly substance misuse and psychosis, and violent crime.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, prisons, substance misuse, violence, crime, dual diagnosis;
This review sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
This review sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, parents with learning disabilities, residential care, sensory impairments, service transitions, advocacy, anti-social behaviour, child protection, crime victims, disabilities;
This is the executive summary of a review which sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
This is the executive summary of a review which sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, parents with learning disabilities, residential care, sensory impairments, service transitions, advocacy, anti-social behaviour, child protection, crime victims, disabilities;
British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2(3), September 2000, pp.3-9.
Publisher:
Emerald
Presents a review of literature concerning the over-representation of young African-Caribbean males within secure psychiatric services.
Presents a review of literature concerning the over-representation of young African-Caribbean males within secure psychiatric services.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, multicultural approach, racism, secure units, severe mental health problems, African Caribbean people, anti-racist practice, black and minority ethnic people, diagnosis;
Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 38(1), February 1999, pp.54-66.
Publisher:
Wiley
The health needs of women imprisoned in England and Wales have not been systematically co-ordinated or evaluated. This review discusses the available literature on the health of women prisoners and highlights areas in need of improved service and research. The importance of taking the opportunity to improve the immediate and long term health of incarcerated women is emphasised.
The health needs of women imprisoned in England and Wales have not been systematically co-ordinated or evaluated. This review discusses the available literature on the health of women prisoners and highlights areas in need of improved service and research. The importance of taking the opportunity to improve the immediate and long term health of incarcerated women is emphasised.
Subject terms:
literature reviews, mental health, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, personality disorders, pregnancy, primary care, prisoners, prisons, self-harm, substance misuse, suicide, women, evaluation, health, health needs;