Rates and predictors of breach, revocation and hospital readmission of conditionally released Forensic Patients in New South Wales, Australia

Lyons, Georgia; Singh, Sara; Johnson, Anina; Nielssen, Olav; Dean, Kimberlie

doi:10.1080/14789949.2022.2081246

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“…A total of 245 forensic patients were granted conditional release during the data collection period. An overview of the characteristics of the cohort was reported in Lyons et al 17 Most were male (83.3%; n = 204). The most common diagnosis was schizophrenia-related (76.7%; n = 188).…”

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“…The sampling and data collection methods used for this study have been described in detail elsewhere. 12, 17 In summary, sociodemographic, clinical and criminal justice data were extracted from the NSW MHRT case files for patients that received a ‘not guilty by reason of mental illness’ verdict between 1 January 1990 and 29 July 2016 and were granted conditional release in the period preceding July 2017.…”

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Psychiatric rehabilitation in secure forensic settings in NSW: Measuring outcomes

Burns

Lyons

Dean

2023

Australas Psychiatry

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Objective To quantify outcomes for patients of forensic psychiatric rehabilitation in NSW. Methods Data on 245 conditionally released forensic patients was extracted from the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) files and matched to several state-wide datasets. Descriptive statistics were generated to establish the cohort characteristics, rates of reoffending and social and clinical outcomes. Results At conditional release, social circumstances for the majority of patients were improved. Clinically, the cohort was more stable, though many did not remain stable over time. Only one-fifth of the sample received a further criminal charge. Conclusion Preliminary evidence suggests that forensic rehabilitation services in NSW are effective.

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confidence: 99%