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Recent Publications
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Prevalence of Serious Mental Illness in Jails
Published by Psychiatric Services
A study published in the June issue of Psychiatric Services by Henry J. Steadman, PhD and colleagues found that 14.5% of male and 31.0% of female inmates recently admitted to jail have a serious mental illness. Data were collected from five jails during two time periods (four jails during each time period). These findings confirm what jail administrators already know - a substantial proportion of inmates entering jails have a serious mental illness.
Screening and Assessment of Co-occurring Disorders in the Justice System
Published by the CMHS National GAINS Center
This monograph provides an overview of the systemic and clinical challenges in screening and assessment of persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders involved with the criminal justice system. State-of-the-art screening and assessment practices and instruments are reviewed to help guide administrators, providers, case managers, and other staff in developing and operating effective programs for this population.
Published by the CMHS National GAINS Center
This consensus report summarizes a CMHS National GAINS Center forum held to develop a community-based approach to meeting the mental health needs of combat veterans, especially those returning from service in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom, who encounter the criminal justice system. Recommendations for screening and service engagement strategies are set forth.
Developing a Comprehensive State Plan for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Collaboration
Published through the National GAINS Center
This brochure provides an overview of the criminal justice system and identifies the points at which steps can be taken to intercept individuals with mental illness and connect them with the appropriate services.
Trauma Interventions for Homeless Families: Innovative Features and Common Themes
Vanderbilt University Center for Evaluation and Program Improvement
This newsletter discusses the first multisite study to focus on interventions for homeless families in which the mothers have psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.
