Offenders with mental illness have attracted substantial attention over the recent years,
given their prevalence and poor outcomes. A number of interventions have been developed …

The fact that individuals with mental health problems are significantly overrepresented in the
justice system is a significant concern for public policy and practice. Psychology research …

This article examines the rising number of people with serious mental illness (PSMI) in the
criminal justice system and suggests remedies for improving care and services for this …

Changes in the availability and delivery of mental health care services have contributed to
the disproportionate involvement of people with serious mental illnesses (PSMI) in the …

There is much debate about the effects of punitive or treatment responses to the many
women who are on probation and parole. This article examines whether types of technical …

Persons with mental disorder are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. Once
involved in the criminal justice system, offenders with mental disorder are more likely to …

Because women offenders often have limited social networks and unique needs, the actions
of probation/parole officers providing community supervision may be particularly relevant to …

As the correctional population continues to increase, probation agencies struggle to
adequately supervise offenders with unique needs, including those with mental disorder …

In recently published articles, there has been an underemphasis on the role serious mental
illness (SMI) plays in causing persons to be in the criminal justice system. Increasing …

Decreasing criminal recidivism in justice-involved individuals with mental illness, is among
the most consistently desired outcomes by programs, policy makers and funding agencies …