Methodological advances in the use of recidivism rates to assess mental health treatment programs

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Hafemeister ◽  
Steven M. Banks
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
Recidivism Rates

Assessing the Co-occurring Capability of Mental Health Treatment Programs: the Dual Diagnosis Capability in Mental Health Treatment (DDCMHT) Index

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather J. Gotham ◽  
Jessica L. Brown ◽  
Joseph E. Comaty ◽  
Mark P. McGovern ◽  
Ronald E. Claus
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Health Treatment

Disposition of Charges, Out-of-Home Mental Health Treatment, and Juvenile Justice Recidivism

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1195-1209 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Robst
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Emotional Disturbance ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Diversion Program ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
Recidivism Rates ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Florida Department ◽  
Court Dispositions

This study examined whether the disposition of juvenile justice encounters among youth with severe emotional disturbance was associated with the likelihood of recidivism. Court dispositions, such as probation and diversion, as well as Medicaid-funded out-of-home mental health treatment, were compared. Data sources included the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Medicaid claims data. Youth receiving probation had the highest recidivism rates. Among youth in out-of-home treatment, those receiving treatment in foster care services had the lowest recidivism rates. Youth placed into a diversion program were less likely to be re-arrested for a felony, whereas youth receiving inpatient psychiatric services were less likely to be re-arrested for a misdemeanor. Mental health treatment may reduce the likelihood of youth continuing on increasing criminal trajectories.

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