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Reentry challenges facing women with mental health problems
Christy A Visher1, Nicholas W Bakken
1a Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice , University of Delaware , Newark , Delaware , USA.
Women & Health
|September 6, 2014
Summary
Women offenders with mental health issues face significant reentry challenges, including poorer health and housing difficulties. However, mental health status did not predict substance use relapse or reincarceration.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Women in the correctional system are a high-risk population for mental health issues.
- Mental health problems present challenges throughout the criminal justice process for incarcerated women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the mental health status of women leaving confinement.
- To investigate the role of mental health problems in shaping reentry outcomes for formerly incarcerated women.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 142 women exiting confinement in Houston, Texas (2002-2005).
- Analysis focused on the association between mental health status and various reentry outcomes.
Main Results:
- Women with mental health problems reported poorer health, increased hospitalizations, and more suicidal thoughts post-release.
- These women also experienced greater difficulties with housing, employment, and had less family financial support.
- Mental health status was not significantly associated with increased substance use relapse or reincarceration.
Conclusions:
- Mental health issues significantly impact the reentry process for women offenders, affecting health and social stability.
- Interventions addressing mental health needs are crucial for successful community reintegration.
- Policy and practice recommendations are discussed to improve support for this population.
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