Prevalence of Serious Mental Illness Among Jail Inmates

Steadman, Henry J.; Osher, Fred C.; Robbins, Pamela Clark; Case, Brian; Samuels, Steven J.

doi:10.1176/appi.ps.60.6.761

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“…These total numbers have likely increased, given that there are currently an estimated 2.3 million persons in state and federal prisons (West & Sabol, 2009). A recent study of mental illness in jails found that 14.5% of men and 31% of women had a serious mental illness (Steadman, Osher, Clark Robbins, Case, & Samuels, 2009). That number rose to 17.1% and 34.3%, respectively when Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was included as a diagnostic category.…”

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Assessing the effectiveness of mental health courts: A quantitative review

Sarteschi

Vaughn²,

Kim

2011

Journal of Criminal Justice

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Assessing the effectiveness of mental health courts: A quantitative review

Sarteschi

Vaughn²,

Kim

2011

Journal of Criminal Justice

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“…However, the same research shows that the extent of involvement varies. Even estimates of the rates of involvement of people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system formulated using the most rigorous method of case identification (i.e., diagnostic interview) vary based on geographic locations where the estimates were made (Steadman et al, 2009). This point underscores the critical importance of formulating estimates of the justice-system involvement of people with mental illnesses that are specific to the locality that will provide and develop services for this population.…”

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Selecting a Method of Case Identification to Estimate the Involvement of People With Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System: A Research Note

Morabito

Wilson

2015

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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Arrest and incarceration are a pervasive reality for people with mental illnesses. Wide variation, however, exists in the estimates of the percentage of people with mental illnesses who become involved in the criminal justice system. Researchers and practitioners need a variety of methods in their toolbox to maximize their ability to identify mental illness depending on available resources and needs. Yet, the benefits and costs of utilizing these different approaches have yet to be explored in the criminal justice literature. To begin exploring the utility of the different methods of case identification, we review the most commonly used approaches to identifying people with mental illnesses and end with a detailed examination of the use of behavior health records. The use of behavioral health records is a case identification method that has gained emerging support in criminal justice research in recent years.

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“…Recent estimates suggest that over one million people with serious mental illness (SMI) are booked into U.S. jails each year resulting in an overall prevalence rate of 15% for men and 31% for women (Steadman et al 2009). In fact, the odds of a person with SMI being jailed are significantly greater than the odds of being hospitalized (Morrissey et al 2007).…”

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Criminal Justice Involvement, Behavioral Health Service Use, and Costs of Forensic Assertive Community Treatment: A Randomized Trial

Cusack

Morrissey

Cuddeback

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Community Ment Health J

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Jail diversion and forensic community treatment programs have proliferated over the past decade, far outpacing evidence regarding their efficacy. The current study reports findings from a randomized clinical trial conducted in California for frequent jail users with serious mental illness that compares a forensic assertive community treatment (FACT) intervention with treatment as usual (TAU). Outcomes are reported at 12 and 24 months post-randomization for criminal justice outcomes, behavioral health services and costs. At 12 months, FACT vs. TAU participants had fewer jail bookings, greater outpatient contacts, and fewer hospital days than did TAU participants. Results of zero-inflated negative binomial regression found that FACT participants had a higher probability of avoiding jail, although once jailed, the number of jail days did not differ between groups. Increased outpatient costs resulting from FACT outpatient services were partially offset by decreased inpatient and jail costs. The findings for the 24 month period followed the same pattern. These findings provide additional support for the idea that providing appropriate behavioral health services can reduce criminal justice involvement.

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Prevalence of Serious Mental Illness Among Jail Inmates

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Assessing the effectiveness of mental health courts: A quantitative review

Assessing the effectiveness of mental health courts: A quantitative review

Selecting a Method of Case Identification to Estimate the Involvement of People With Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System: A Research Note

Criminal Justice Involvement, Behavioral Health Service Use, and Costs of Forensic Assertive Community Treatment: A Randomized Trial

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