Intellectual disability and mental illness in the NSW criminal justice system

Article Abstract:

Findings from two evaluation studies are presented on treatment and services for former prison inmates who have intellectual disabilities. A case management approach was found to provide inadequate support for this population upon release; a service approach revealed behavioral and emotional problems aside from offending behavior that require supervision and support.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Administration of Public Health Programs, Mental Health Care, Other Individual and Family Services, Mental Health Programs, Emotionally Disturbed Rehabilitation, Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Mentally ill persons, Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Mentally ill, Ex-convicts

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The relationship between mandated community treatment and perceived barriers to care in persons with severe mental illness

Article Abstract:

The role of social support in the effectiveness of mandated mental health care treatment is examined, specifically in reducing perceived barriers to mental health care by individuals who delay treatment for this reason.

Social aspects, Influence, Social networks, Mental health policy, Social support, Involuntary treatment

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Life imprisonment: recent issues in national and international law

Article Abstract:

The article analyzes life imprisonment within a human-rights framework, and discusses factors that raise the risk of such sentences being unjustly harsh.

Ethics, Ethical aspects, Cruel and unusual punishment, Life imprisonment

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