An Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Mental Health Court Initiative

Steadman, Henry J.; Redlich, Allison D.

doi:10.1037/e513492006-001

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“…This finding is slightly different from an early summary of seven MHCs (Steadman & Redlich, 2006) that described older, Caucasian females as being the most likely group to be referred to a MHC. This finding is of concern given that among jail populations in the United States, as of midyear 2007, AfricanAmerican males were the largest percentage (35.4%) of inmates in federal prisons, state facilities, or local jails (Sabol & Couture, 2008).…”

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confidence: 75%

“…A 2007 study of a broad range of jail diversion programs revealed that a disproportionate number of older, female, Caucasian individuals were diverted into these programs (Naples, Morris, & Steadman, 2007).). Using that same Steadman & Redlich, 2006 data, an unpublished master's thesis finalized in July of 2008, revealed through logistic regression analyses that females with an severe mental illness were significantly more likely to be accepted into the MHC program than men with an severe mental illness, even when variables such as race, type of crime, and type of charge were controlled for (Baranek, 2008).…”

Section: Potential Disadvantagesmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…The existing MHC literature indicates an over-representation of Caucasian males, and in some cases, White females (Steadman & Redlich, 2006) participating in MHCs. A 2007 study of a broad range of jail diversion programs revealed that a disproportionate number of older, female, Caucasian individuals were diverted into these programs (Naples, Morris, & Steadman, 2007).).…”

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confidence: 98%

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“…For instance, in the meta‐analysis performed by Sarteschi et al (), no effect size for mental health outcomes was determined due to the idiosyncratic nature of MHCs. Additionally, Steadman and Redlich () found few organized models or systems of case referral and processing in their analysis of seven MHCs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, Steadman and Redlich (2006) found few organized models or systems of case referral and processing in their analysis of seven MHCs.…”

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Mental health courts and forensic assertive community treatment teams as correctional diversion programs

Landess

Holoyda

2017

Behavioral Sci & The Law

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Problem-solving courts (PSCs) developed as a means of mandating treatment and judicial supervision of certain types of court participants. PSCs have rapidly expanded in number and type over several decades. Mental health courts (MHCs) are a type of PSC that arose in response to the growing number of persons with mental illness within the criminal justice system. Their primary role is to divert individuals with mental illness from incarceration into psychiatric treatment and to reduce recidivism while improving psychosocial functioning of participants. Although different in history, philosophy, and program structure, forensic assertive community treatment (FACT) programs serve a similar goal of reducing recidivism and improving functioning in persons with mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system. FACTs may be used as a standalone diversion option or be linked with a MHC as a form of intensive treatment and monitoring. Suggestions for future research and evaluation of these programs are offered.

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Court Diversion for Juveniles with Mental Health Disorders

Trupin

Walker²,

Burden³

et al. 2013

AMA Journal of Ethics

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The high rates of diagnosable mental health disorders among youth involved in the juvenile justice system has prompted calls to action from congressional representatives [1], administrators within federal justice agencies [2], federal commissions [3], and the Council of State Governments [4]. In addition, the federal Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act [5] provides grant funding for collaborations between mental health and justice systems, and recent legislation in Washington State directly addresses the diversion of juvenile offenders with mental health disorders through expanding diversion options and strengthening connections with mental health treatment [6].

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An Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Mental Health Court Initiative

Cited by 10 publications

References 15 publications

Assessing the effectiveness of mental health courts: A quantitative review

Assessing the effectiveness of mental health courts: A quantitative review

Mental health courts and forensic assertive community treatment teams as correctional diversion programs

Court Diversion for Juveniles with Mental Health Disorders

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