Homelessness and Indicators of Mental Illness Among Inmates in New York City's Correctional System

Michaels, David; Zoloth, Stephen; Alcabes, Phil; Braslow, Charles; Safyer, Steven M.

doi:10.1176/ps.43.2.150

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“…This finding underscores the instability of housing among indigent persons. Previous studies have linked incarceration and homelessness, 22,23 particularly as a surrogate for the mental health system, 24 though women-specific data are sparse. Recent incarceration was the only factor strongly associated with homelessness among women in adjusted analysis.…”

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Housing Patterns and Correlates of Homelessness Differ by Gender among Individuals Using San Francisco Free Food Programs

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Homeless individuals experience high rates of morbidity and mortality, yet many homeless studies include small percentages of female participants. We therefore sought to determine correlates of homelessness separately for men and women in a sample of individuals visiting free food programs. Between August 2003 and April 2004, 324 individuals were recruited from San Francisco free food programs and interviewed regarding housing, sociodemographics, health, drug use, sex trade, and incarceration. Over one-half of women and almost three-fourths of men reported homelessness in the prior year. Among women, white race, younger age, not living with minor children, engaging in sex trade and recent incarceration were strongly associated with homelessness; however, only incarceration maintained the strong association in adjusted analysis (OR=7.16, CI=3.83-13.4). Among men, heavy alcohol use, drug use, years spent living in San Francisco and monthly income were strongly associated with homelessness; however, only years living in San Francisco (OR=0.28, CI=0.19-0.42) and monthly income maintained strong association in adjusted analysis (OR=0.27, CI=0.13-0.57). Housing patterns and the strongest correlates of homelessness among individuals visiting free food programs differ by sex. These results suggest the need to characterize homelessness and develop effective homeless interventions separately for men and women.

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Housing Patterns and Correlates of Homelessness Differ by Gender among Individuals Using San Francisco Free Food Programs

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“…Evidence from North America suggests that mentally disordered people are more likely to be arrested than those who are not mentally disordered in similar circumstances 7. Factors such as homelessness8 and petty offences that are associated with mental disorder make remand more likely.…”

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Prevalence of mental disorder in remand prisoners: consecutive case study

Birmingham

Mason²,

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1996

BMJ

226

154

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“…This reflects factors such as the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill (Jemelka, Truplin, & Chiles, 1989;Lamb & Weinberger, 1998;Maue, 2001;Soderstrom, 2007), civil commitment laws (Lamb, Weinberger, & Gross, 2004;Soderstrom, 2007), court-mandated restrictions on committing mentally ill inmates to inpatient prison facilities (Toch & Adams, 1986), homelessness (Drake, Osher, & Wallach, 1991;Michaels, Zoloth, Alcabes, Braslow, & Safyer, 1992), and lack of community supports (Soderstrom, 2007). Stricter drug laws have also increased the incarceration likelihood for substance abusing offenders with co-occurring mental illnesses (Osher, 2005).…”

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The Effects of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders on Institutional Misconduct Among Female Inmates

Houser¹,

Belenko²,

Brennan³

2011

Justice Quarterly

127

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Homelessness and Indicators of Mental Illness Among Inmates in New York City's Correctional System

Cited by 29 publications

References 10 publications

Housing Patterns and Correlates of Homelessness Differ by Gender among Individuals Using San Francisco Free Food Programs

Housing Patterns and Correlates of Homelessness Differ by Gender among Individuals Using San Francisco Free Food Programs

Prevalence of mental disorder in remand prisoners: consecutive case study

The Effects of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders on Institutional Misconduct Among Female Inmates

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