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Rediversion in two postbooking jail diversion programs in Florida.

Marcus T Boccaccini1, Annette Christy, Norman Poythress

  • 1Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, USA.

Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|July 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Jail diversion programs in Florida show significant repeat clients, with about one-fifth of participants being rediverted. Many repeat diversions occur within 90 days, indicating a need to address recurring needs in these mental health programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Public Health
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Jail diversion programs aim to redirect individuals with mental health issues away from incarceration.
  • Understanding client recidivism, or rediversion, is crucial for program effectiveness and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine rediversion patterns in two Florida postbooking jail diversion programs.
  • To assess the extent to which these programs serve repeat clients.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 18 months of data from the Hillsborough County jail diversion program (N=336).
  • Examination of data from the Broward County mental health court (N=800).

Main Results:

  • Similar rediversion rates were found in both programs, with approximately 20% of participants being rediverted at least once.

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  • Nearly half of rediverted individuals were re-diverted within 90 days of their initial diversion.
  • A small percentage (under 6%) of individuals accounted for a disproportionately high number of diversions, often with quicker rediversion intervals.

    • Conclusions:

    • The studied jail diversion programs exhibit repeat client rates comparable to other mental health treatment pathways.
    • Findings suggest a need for enhanced support or interventions for individuals frequently cycling through diversion programs.