Diversion at re‐entry using criminogenic CBT: Review and prototypical program development

Heilbrun, Kirk; Pietruszka, Victoria; Thornewill, Alice; Phillips, Sarah; Schiedel, Rebecca

doi:10.1002/bsl.2311

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“…A 2010 study conducted in California found that participants in FACT were significantly less likely to be rearrested than their peers in a control group in both the first and second years following release (Cusack et al, 2010). Other research has confirmed this pattern among participants of FACT programs implemented elsewhere (Heilbrun et al, 2017;Lamberti et al, 2011). Another study revealed remarkably encouraging results, with positive outcomes related to multiple domains, including ''nonreoffending, psychiatric stability, substance abuse abstinence, stable housing and meaningful activity'' (Smith et al, 2010).…”

Section: Forensic Assertive Community Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…FACT adjusts the focus of treatment to preventing future incarcerations and usually involves the patient's parole officer as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team (Lamberti et al, 2011). The parole officer undergoes mental health training prior to engaging in the program, which has been shown to increase agreement between officers and other members of the team when making decisions regarding the patient's treatment and/or potential disciplinary action (Heilbrun et al, 2017).…”

Section: Forensic Assertive Community Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Societal Reentry of Prison Inmates With Mental Illness: Obstacles, Programs, and Best Practices

Galletta

Fagan

Shapiro

et al. 2021

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Societal reentry from prison presents a wide array of extreme challenges to inmates attempting to reintegrate with society. This process is significantly more daunting for inmates suffering from mental illness for several reasons. This paper examines the reentry process for inmates with mental illness. Three sample reentry programs (Forensic Assertive Community Treatment, Critical Time Intervention, and Thresholds' Prison Aftercare Program) that were developed for inmates with mental illness are discussed along with research testifying to the effectiveness of these programs. Finally, components that would comprise an ideal prison reentry program for mentally ill inmates are outlined, which include a three-phase structure and a focus on preparing both inmates and communities for the reentry process.

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Section: Forensic Assertive Community Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Forensic Assertive Community Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Societal Reentry of Prison Inmates With Mental Illness: Obstacles, Programs, and Best Practices

Galletta

Fagan

Shapiro

et al. 2021

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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“…Regarding specific psychotherapeutic orientations, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has garnered a strong track record with respect to treating justice-involved persons (Antonio & Crossett, 2017; Harrison et al, 2020; Higgs et al, 2018; Mpofu et al, 2018; Olver et al, 2020; Yoon et al, 2017). The Drexel Reentry Project (DRP) developed to address the needs of moderate- to high-risk justice-involved persons at community reentry, uses CBT principles in its multistep program (Heilbrun et al, 2017). Of note, DRP (2020) moved to telehealth in the context of COVID.…”

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confidence: 99%

Forensic e-mental health: Review, research priorities, and policy directions.

Kois¹,

Cox²,

Peck³

2021

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

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Forensic e-mental health is an area of psychology that is relatively underdeveloped considering technological advancements and the many mental health needs of justice-involved individuals. It includes the procurement, storage, sharing, and provision of forensic mental health information and services via electronic means and is associated with improved accessibility, efficiency, cost-savings, and safety. During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinics, hospitals, jails, prisons, and the courts rapidly adopted these modalities for service continuity out of necessity, rather than choice. In the absence of formal guidelines, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers were left searching for answers: what forensic e-mental health technologies are available, what was their research evidence, and what could the future hold? A "primer" covering the many aspects of technology-assisted forensic practice and research was overdue. To address this knowledge gap, we reviewed the e-mental health research base encompassing forensic evaluations and interventions. Considering stakeholders' needs, cost, and feasibility, we prioritized key topics that should rise to the top of the forensic e-mental health research agenda: the psychometric properties of forensic e-mental health assessments, impact of video recording evaluations, how to assess and treat diverse populations, restoration of competence to proceed, continuum of care, minimizing treatment attrition, and decreasing substance use. We report how to plan for and overcome logistical hurdles when implementing forensic e-mental health policy, utilize technology for training and education, and harness digitized data across the forensic realm. In conclusion, we find that there is ample opportunity for leveraging technology to improve forensic mental health practice, research, and policy.

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“…Furthermore, interventions focused on enhancing motivation could promote service utilization and engagement, as well as overall treatment response. 77,78 No study, to the best of our knowledge, has examined responsivity-general or specific-in the context of mental health jail diversion programs. Nonetheless, responsivity may be the key to reducing public safety risk and improving outcomes among justice-involved persons with mental health problems.…”

Section: Informing Decisionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Principles and practices of risk assessment in mental health jail diversion programs

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Eligibility criteria for participation in mental health jail diversion programs often specify that, to be diverted, a candidate must not pose a level of threat to public safety that cannot be managed in the community. Risk assessment tools were developed to increase consistency and accuracy in estimates of threat to public safety. Consequently, risk assessment tools are being used in many jurisdictions to inform decisions regarding an individual’s appropriateness and eligibility for mental health jail diversion and the strategies that may be successful in mitigating risk in this context. However, their use is not without controversy. Questions have been raised regarding the validity and equity of their estimates, as well as the impact of their use on criminal justice outcomes. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the science and practice of risk assessment to inform decisions and case planning in the context of mental health jail diversion programs. Our specific aims include: (1) to describe the process and components of risk assessment, including differentiating between different approaches to risk assessment, and (2) to consider the use of risk assessment tools in mental health jail diversion programs. We anchor this review in relevant theory and extant research, noting current controversies or debates and areas for future research. Overall, there is strong theoretical justification and empirical evidence from other criminal justice contexts; however, the body of research on the use of risk assessment tools in mental health jail diversion programs, although promising, is relatively nascent.

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Diversion at re‐entry using criminogenic CBT: Review and prototypical program development

Cited by 7 publications

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Societal Reentry of Prison Inmates With Mental Illness: Obstacles, Programs, and Best Practices

Societal Reentry of Prison Inmates With Mental Illness: Obstacles, Programs, and Best Practices

Forensic e-mental health: Review, research priorities, and policy directions.

Principles and practices of risk assessment in mental health jail diversion programs

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