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The role of mental illness in homicide-suicide in New Zealand, 1991 – 2000
- Authors:
- MOSKOWITZ Andrew, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 17(3), September 2006, pp.417-430.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Prior studies of homicide-suicide (H-S) have largely glossed over the relevance of mental illness (MI), either ignoring the issue outright or defining H-S cases as intrinsically related to MI or not. While such positions have methodological or theoretical justifications, it was felt that a finer-grained analysis was possible and might prove fruitful. As part of a large population study on homicide and MI in New Zealand, all H-S cases over a 10-year period were identified through a police database and their Coronial Services files reviewed. Thirty-three H-S cases (0.08 per 100,000 prevalence) were identified. Fourteen perpetrators (42.4%) were classified as MI; among these were all five of the female perpetrators and 32% of the male; 20% had not previously been in treatment. Most of the MI perpetrators killed their children and then themselves. In contrast, only a few of the H-S perpetrators who killed a current or former partner were MI. It is concluded that H-S events in New Zealand appear broadly similar to such events in other countries, and that MI plays a significant role in some forms of H-S. However, the relationship between gender, H-S motivation, and mental illness is clearly complex and in need of further study.
A tale of two crises: mental health treatment in corrections
- Author:
- KNOLL James
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 3(1), 2006, pp.7-21.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article discusses the current criminal justice system for offenders for mental health problems in the United States, and the difficulties they face obtaining adequate treatment. The author goes on to cite a number of recent initiatives and developments in the criminal justice and correctional systems in the United States that provide some reason for optimism, and signal some positive progress. Initiatives include: mental health courts; structured 24-hour care, prison intermediate care units, direct supervision jails and intensive discharge planning. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
First steps to work: a study at Broadmoor Hospital
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Experience of real work can help people in Broadmoor to get back their self-esteem and prepare for life in the community. First Steps to Work shows that patients at the special hospital gained in skills and confidence after participating in a business run for and by patients and supported by the First Step Trust. The study concludes that people with mental health problems in even the most secure hospitals and prisons should have the opportunity to do real work. It not only helps them to get ready for life in the community but assists in their recovery from mental ill health by boosting their self-esteem and increases their ability to take responsibility for themselves and others and to work as a member of a team.