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A collaborative community-based treatment program for offenders with mental illness.

E Roskes1, R Feldman

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA. eroskes@umpsy.umaryland.edu

Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|November 30, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study shows a community mental health center and probation officers collaborating to treat offenders. The partnership successfully engaged most individuals in mental health services while they remained in the community.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Community Mental Health
  • Criminal Justice System

Background:

  • Collaboration between community mental health centers and the U.S. federal prison system is crucial for offender reintegration.
  • Addressing the mental health needs of offenders on probation, parole, or supervised release is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the initial results of a collaborative program between a community mental health center and federal probation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated mental health treatment for offenders in the community.

Main Methods:

  • A forensic psychiatrist and a licensed social worker facilitated inter-agency collaboration.
  • A comprehensive range of treatment services were provided, including psychiatric care, case management, and addiction treatment.

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Main Results:

  • 16 offenders were referred for treatment; 14 were male and 14 were African American.
  • 10 out of 16 offenders remained in treatment, demonstrating initial engagement.
  • 3 offenders violated release terms due to noncompliance with mental health treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The collaboration's strength lies in integrating treatment and monitoring to keep offenders in the community.
  • Further research is required to validate the clinical model's efficacy in reducing recidivism and improving client retention.