Forensic Assertive Community Treatment: Recidivism,hospitalization, and the role of housing and support |
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| Authors: | Brian L Kelly Stacey L Barrenger Amy C Watson Beth Angell |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA;2. Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York City, New York, USA;3. Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA;4. School of Social Work, Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA |
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| Abstract: | While Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is considered an evidence-based service model, there is limited evidence regarding the effectiveness of an adaptation of the model, Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT), for persons with serious mental illness who also have significant criminal justice system involvement. Using a multimethod approach, this article combines quantitative and qualitative data to review baseline information and nine-month follow-up recidivism, hospitalization, and housing outcomes for individuals enrolled in a FACT program. Findings suggest substance use, housing, and FACT team members’ support played an important role in clients’ prison reentry experiences. |
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| Keywords: | Forensic Assertive Community Treatment housing substance use support |
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