Case management for dually diagnosed individuals involved in the criminal justice system

Integrated Treatment for Jail Recidivists with Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

“…A recent federally funded program in multiple cities which compared over 600 diverted dual diagnosis clients with more than 600 not diverted (non-random assignment) found that after one year there were no differences in re-arrests (Broner, Lattimore, Cowell, & Schlenger, 2004) but that diverted clients spent less time institutionalized (Steadman & Naples, 2005). A rural program (without a control group) that provided both legal case management and dual diagnosis case management reported reductions in legal problems but had difficulty in accessing psychiatric services for a caseload made up primarily of persons with personality disorders (Godley et al, 2000). A small Chicago pilot using Assertive Community Treatment for 24 clients (with a high but unreported percentage of dual diagnosis) reports significant reductions in jail days (McCoy, Roberts, Hanrahan, Clay, & Luchins, 2004).…”

Effectiveness of a jail‐based treatment program for individuals with co‐occurring disorders

“…Robbins and Regier (1991) found four times the rate of mental illness and as much as seven times the rate of substance abuse amongst inmates. While specific COD estimates range from 3 to 13% in prison populations (Edens, Peters, & Hills, 1997;Godley et al, 2000), approximately 75% of persons with serious mental illness (SMI) booked into U.S. jails annually have COD (Steadman & Naples, 2005;Osher, Steadman, & Barr, 2003). Half of convicted jail inmates were under the influence of drugs or alcohol when arrested (Criminal Offenders Statistics; http//www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/crimoff.htm).…”

The Role of Intensive Case Management Services in Reentry: The Northern Kentucky Female Offender Reentry Project

“…Positive results also have been shown for those who participate in ICM and are involved with the criminal justice system with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance addiction. Pre-and posttest surveys conducted with 54 participants concluded that clients were satisfied with the program overall and reduced their involvement with legal issues and drug-related activities (Godley et al, 2000).…”

“…; Mueser, Bond, Drake, & Resnick, 1998). ICM has been found to be effective in work with those who are mentally ill or addicted to substances as well as for those who have the co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance addiction (Dieterich, Irving, Park, & Marshall, 2010;Godley et al, 2000;Nelson, Aubrey, & Lafrance, 2007). Those who participated in ICM also were less likely to recidivate and increased their program participation (Rhodes & Gross, 1997;Ventura, Cassel, Jacoby, & Huang, 1998).…”