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Cost savings associated with fitness-to-stand-trial assessments in detention centres: a pilot program
1Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario. chaimow@fhs.mcmaster.ca
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|November 24, 1999
Abstract
Objective:
To determine whether fitness-to-stand-trial assessments "in detention" offer cost benefit over inpatient assessments.
Method:
The development of a pilot "fitness clinic" in a detention centre is described, and the results of 1 year of assessments are presented. The cost benefit of fitness assessments conducted in detention centres is outlined.
Results:
Significant cost savings were realized by operating fitness clinics in detention centres.
Conclusion:
Fitness clinics in detention centres offer important benefits and are recommended as an adjunct to forensic programs.