Best Practices for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System

by Lenore E a Walker, David L. Shapiro, Vincent B Van Hasselt, et al.

This timely brief resource introduces a new evidence-based model for treatment of mentally ill individuals in jails, with emphasis on community-based options. Forensic mental health experts review police alternatives to arresting mentally ill persons in confrontations, the efficacy of problem-solving courts, and continuity of care between jail and community. The book's best-practices approach extends to frequently related issues such as addiction,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319216554
• ISBN13: 9783319216553
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"