Reviews the body of recent research on community corrections supervision for people with mental illnesses and translates the findings to help officials develop effective interventions. This first-of-its-kind guide helps program planners and policymakers apply research on promising practices to improve outcomes for people with mental illnesses under community corrections supervision.

Author(s)

Seth J. Prins and Laura Draper

Date

2009

Source

Council of State Governments Justice Center

Full Title

Improving Outcomes for People with Mental Illnesses under Community Corrections Supervision: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice

Downloads

• Improving Outcomes for People with Mental Illnesses under Community Corrections Supervision: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice

Related Information

• Issue Area: Corrections
• Feature: Webinar Archive: Individuals with Mental Illnesses in the Criminal Justice System: Addressing Both Criminogenic Risks and Mental Health Needs
• Justice Center Publication: Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: The Essential Elements of Specialized Probation Initiatives
  Issue: Corrections
  Seth J. Prins and Fred C. Osher, M.D. (2009)
• Justice Center Publication: Mental Health Courts: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice
  Issue: Courts
  Council of State governments Justice Center (2009)
• Justice Center Publication: Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses: A Guide To Research-Informed Policy and Practice
  Issue: Law Enforcement
  Council of State Governments Justice Center (2009)