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Using incarceration rates to measure mental health program performance

J A Pandiani1, S M Banks, L M Schacht

  • 1Bristol Observatory, VT, USA. johnpa@dmh.state.vt.us

The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
|August 1, 1998
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This study refines understanding of criminal justice involvement for mental health clients. It offers standardized methods for community programs to measure performance in accessibility, outcomes, and quality.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Criminal Justice Research

Background:

  • Existing literature lacks a nuanced understanding of criminal justice involvement among mental health program clients.
  • Community mental health programs require standardized performance measures for criminal justice involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a refined conceptualization of criminal justice involvement for mental health clients.
  • To demonstrate a research methodology for standardized program performance measurement.
  • To differentiate between program accessibility, criminal justice outcomes, and program quality.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing existing data resources for measurement.
  • Developing standardized metrics for program performance.

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  • Focusing on three key areas: accessibility, outcomes, and quality.

    • Main Results:

    • A validated and reliable methodology for measuring program performance in criminal justice involvement.
    • Standardized measures applicable to community mental health programs.
    • Distinction between accessibility, outcomes, and quality of services for justice-involved individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed conceptualization and methodology enhance the evaluation of mental health services for individuals with criminal justice histories.
    • Program administrators can use these standardized measures to assess and improve service delivery.
    • This approach contributes to better understanding and management of the intersection between mental health care and the criminal justice system.