Mental Illness

The Role of Stigma Toward Mental Illness in Probation Officers’ Perceptions of Risk and Case Management Decisions (2018)

stephqian — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:01:42 +0000

The Role of Stigma Toward Mental Illness in Probation Officers’ Perceptions of Risk and Case Management Decisions (2018) stephqian Thu, 02/13/2020 - 14:01 More Article Jennifer Eno Louden, Sarah M. Manchak, Elijah P. Ricks, Patrick J. Kennealy January 01, 2018

International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology -

This study analyzes how probation officers’ perceptions of mental illness affect how they evaluate risk assessments for offenders. 89 probation officers were given a vignette-based design where they were given two separate hypothetical offenders who were of the same risk classification, except one had a mental illness. The study provides that stigma towards mental illness had little effect on risk assessment decisions. However, the offender with a mental illness received more punitive measures compared to their counterpart.

Jennifer Eno Louden is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of El Paso, Texas. Sarah M. Manchek is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. Elijah P. Ricks is a Professor of Forensic Psychology at Roosevelt University. Patrick J. Kennealy researches criminal justice at the Travis County Community Justice Services.

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Evaluation of Seven Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Programs: Impact Findings at 30 Months (2018)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:17:38 +0000

Evaluation of Seven Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Programs: Impact Findings at 30 Months (2018) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:17 More Article Ronald D'Amico, Hui Kim May 01, 2018

Office of Justice Programs -

Report on the impact of Second Chance Act (SCA) programs and an evaluation of whether such programs reduce recidivism and increase employment. Study randomly assigned 966 adult offenders in 4 counties and 3 different states to re-entry program treatment or control groups with recidivism and employment measured at 18 and 30 months. Study found no reduction in recidivism rate for either group, but an increase in employment and earnings for those assigned to the treatment. Report suggests results could be improved with additional funding to counties.

The Office of Justice Programs provides federal leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist crime victims.

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California Peer Providers in Transitions of Care (2018)

stephqian — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:04:50 +0000

California Peer Providers in Transitions of Care (2018) stephqian Mon, 01/07/2019 - 16:04 More Article Susan A. Chapman, Lisel Blash, Joanne Spetz April 01, 2018

Healthforce Center Forthcoming 2016 Criminology and Public Policy Vol. 15, issue 2 -

A report exploring care models and policies funded by AB 109 enhancing utilization of peer providers in California in transitions of care, whose focus is on services and programs to help individuals transition out of incarceration and hospitalization using his or her lived experience of recovery from mental illness and/or addiction. Study uses data from snowball sample and website searches that met a basic eligibility criteria and phone interviews with various program staff. Study reports reduced rates of recidivism in forensic programs and rate of re-hospitalization in hospital discharge programs and suggests collaboration between programs employing peer providers and hospital and corrections facilities to increase access to work.

The Healthforce Center aims equip health care organizations with the workforce knowledge and leadership skills to effect positive change.

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Community Corrections

The Ongoing Correctional Chaos in Criminalizing Mental Illness: The Realignment’s Effects on California Jails (2013)

stephqian — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:49:55 +0000

The Ongoing Correctional Chaos in Criminalizing Mental Illness: The Realignment’s Effects on California Jails (2013) stephqian Fri, 12/07/2018 - 12:49 More Article Cooper, Anastasia July 01, 2013

Hastings Women’s Law Journal -

Article on increasing presence of mentally ill in California county jails and how AB 109 has affected jail population. Study focuses on population data derived from the Los Angeles County Jail. Author claims diversion from corrections system to an alternative jail and community supervision program proficient in treating for mental health is a solution to prevent criminalization of mental illness.

Anastasia Cooper is Deputy District Attorney for San Mateo County.

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California’s Mentally Ill Inmate Population Keeps Growing and State Money Isn’t Enough to Meet Need, Lawmaker Says (2018)

stephqian — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:05:00 +0000

California’s Mentally Ill Inmate Population Keeps Growing and State Money Isn’t Enough to Meet Need, Lawmaker Says (2018) stephqian Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:05 More Article Jazmine Ulloa February 02, 2018

Los Angeles Times -

Article emphasizes importance of new legislation that reevaluates the competency system in an effort to help create local mental health programs that divert inmates away from the criminal justice system and into treatment.

Jazmine Ulloa covers state politics and policy for the Los Angeles Times

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Returns on Investments in Recidivism-Reducing Programs (2017)

stephqian — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:02:36 +0000

Returns on Investments in Recidivism-Reducing Programs (2017) stephqian Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:02 More Article May 01, 2018

The Executive Office of the President of the United States, Council of Economic Advisers -

A report on recidivism reduction programs that could reduce the cost of crime through education and re-entry programs addressing mental health problems. Data describes programs addressing mental health as having more impact on reducing cost and future crime, while data supporting education programs is too incomplete to recognize any returns on investing. Study shows increased research evidence is necessary before future investment to reduce recidivism as a whole.

The Council of Economic Advisers is an agency within the Executive Office of the United States that uses the best available data to offer the President objective economic advice based on research and empirical evidence.

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