Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System: Issues and Considerations

2019 ◽  
pp. 419-436
Author(s):  
Erin M. Falconer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System

Criminal justice system contact and mortality among offenders with mental illness in British Columbia: an assessment of mediation

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 460-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence C McCandless ◽  
Lauren C Stewart ◽  
Emily S Rempel ◽  
Scott A Venners ◽  
Julian M Somers
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Offenders With Mental Illness

Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 627-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Vogel ◽  
Katherine D. Stephens ◽  
Darby Siebels
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System

Case management helps prevent criminal justice recidivism for people with serious mental illness

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 168-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Leutwyler ◽  
Erin Hubbard ◽  
Elaine Zahnd
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Formerly Incarcerated ◽  
Community Reentry ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how case management can decrease recidivism for people with serious mental illness (SMI) because people with SMI are at high risk for incarceration and recidivism. Design/methodology/approach Examples of successful case management models for formerly incarcerated individuals with SMI found through a secondary analysis of qualitative data and an analysis of the literature are presented. Findings Currently, no international, national, or statewide guidelines exist to ensure that formerly incarcerated individuals with SMI receive case management upon community reentry despite evidence that such services can prevent further criminal justice involvement. Recommendations include establishment of and evaluation of best practices for case management. In addition, the authors recommend additional funding for case management with the goal of greatly increasing the number of individuals with SMI leaving the criminal justice system in their ability to access adequate case management. Originality/value Providing effective case management tailored to the needs of formerly incarcerated people with SMI improves their quality of life and reduces their involvement in the criminal justice system with clear positive outcomes for public safety and public health.

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