Integrating Public Health and Public Safety in the Criminal Justice System: An Overview of Behavioral Health Services, including Alcohol/Other Drug Disorders

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
George W. Bitar ◽  
Robert Gee
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Public Safety ◽  
Behavioral Health Services ◽  
Drug Disorders

Public Health and the Criminal Justice System

2019 ◽  
pp. 225-240
Author(s):  
Gary Tennis ◽  
Kenneth J. Martz ◽  
Jac A. Charlier
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Health Care Intervention ◽  
Incarcerated Population

Approximately two-thirds of America’s incarcerated population suffers with untreated or undertreated substance use disorders, and many of those individuals commit several crimes related to drug use and addiction on a daily basis prior to being incarcerated. To end the opioid epidemic in the United States we not only need to bolster our health care and public health response to substance use disorders, we need to engage the criminal justice system as a specific touchpoint for public health intervention in communities and states across the country. The principal argument in the chapter is that while individuals with opioid and/or other substance use disorders should get treatment before ever being involved in crime—if they are justice-involved, it is imperative that the criminal justice system serve as a belated but necessary public health and health care intervention supportive of treatment, recovery, and prevention of addiction.

scholarly journals Mental health provision for young offenders: service use and cost

2006 ◽  
Vol 188 (6) ◽  
pp. 541-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Barrett ◽  
Sarah Byford ◽  
Prathiba Chitsabesan ◽  
Cassandra Kenning
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Depressed Mood ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Young Offenders ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundThe full costs of accommodating and supporting young people in the criminal justice system are unknown. There is also concern about the level of mental health needs among young offenders and the provision of appropriate mental health services.AimsTo estimate the full cost of supporting young people in the criminal justice system in England and Wales and to examine the relationship between needs, service use and cost.MethodCross-sectional survey of 301 young offenders, 151 in custody and 150 in the community, conducted in six geographically representative areas of England and Wales.ResultsMental health service use was low despite high levels of need, particularly in the community Monthly costs were significantly higher among young people interviewed in secure facilities than in the community ($4645 v. $ 1863; P < 0.001). Younger age and a depressed mood were associated with greater costs.ConclusionsYoung people in the criminal justice system are a significant financial burden not only on that system but also on social services, health and education. The relationship between cost and depressed mood indicates a role for mental health services in supporting young offenders, particularly those in the community.

scholarly journals Analysis and Review of The Implementation of Law Enforcement Operations Juridical Capture Corruption in The Criminal Justice System

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 843
Author(s):  
Hulman Siregar ◽  
Rakhmat Bowo Suharto
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
National Development ◽  
State Budget ◽  
State Institutions

Corruption has occurred in all sectors of activity in State Institutions has even been categorized as an extraordinary crime. This condition has a negative impact on the implementation of sustainable national development to improve the welfare of the community. Because the state budget funds both central and regional that can be used to build infrastructure facilities for public services such as health services, education, social assistance in the form of food and clothing. Become reduced due to corruption. The mindset and pattern of action in dealing with corruption crime requires a leap of change so that the implementation of law enforcement in combating corruption through hand-catching operations can run effectively in accordance with the laws and regulations.Keywords: Planned; Accurate; Accountable; Responsible.

Mistaken Assumptions in Addressing Racial Disparities in Behavioral Health Applied to Criminal Justice

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30
Author(s):  
Melissa Neal Stein
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Racial Disparities ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structural Racism ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Diverse Groups

People of color are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system. Many jurisdictions attempt to reduce racial disparities; however, they often do not incorporate strategies to effectively address institutional and structural racism. Resulting data reveal no effect or an exacerbating effect on disparities. This commentary attempts to translate three mistaken assumptions from the field of behavioral health, so that they apply to criminal justice system reforms. The mistaken assumptions for criminal justice are that system-wide reform efforts will naturally reduce disparities, current reforms meet the needs of diverse communities, and evidence-based practices have been tested for their impact on diverse groups. These may be countered with the following recommendations: apply critical race theory, respond to communities' needs, and adapt evidence-based practices.

Problem-Solving Courts

2019 ◽  
pp. 200-210
Author(s):  
David DeMatteo ◽  
Kirk Heilbrun ◽  
Alice Thornewill ◽  
Shelby Arnold
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Problem Solving Courts ◽  
Big Picture

This chapter summarizes problem-solving court principles and concepts, provides an overview of the limited reach of problem-solving courts, describes alternatives to problem-solving courts (e.g., diversion, smart sentencing, probation/parole), discusses strategies for incorporating a problem-solving approach in other aspects of the justice system, and examines current innovations for expanding problem-solving justice. This chapter discusses a “big picture” approach that includes a discussion of how reformation of certain aspects of the criminal justice system could effectively address the behavioral health needs of offenders and reduce recidivism. This chapter also discusses future directions within problem-solving justice in terms of research, practice, and policy.

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