Predicting program success for adult offenders with serious mental illness in a court ordered diversion program |
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Authors: | Alesa Liles Johanna Thomas Stacy Moak |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Government and Sociology, Georgia College, Milledgeville, USAalesa.liles@gcsu.edu;3. School of Social Work, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA;4. Department of Social Work, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, USA |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTIndividuals with mental illnesses are disproportionately involved with the criminal justice system and are now being diverted from jails to community-based supervision. This study examines secondary data from a state hospital, mental health diversion program. Logistic regression was used to examine risk factors that best predicted successful program completion. Results indicate that non-whites are more likely to complete. Participants in supervised housing, ever been re-hospitalized, diagnosed with a depressive or psychotic disorder or who had their probation revoked were less likely to complete. Findings indicate practitioners should provide a holistic and individually oriented treatment approach for success. |
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Keywords: | Mental Health Court Diversion Programs Criminal Justice Severely Mentally Ill |
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