Best Practices for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System
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-solvin...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham
Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Psychology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Best Practice Model
- Best Practices in Law Enforcement Crisis Interventions with the Mentally Ill
- Problem Solving Courts
- Competency Restoration Programs
- A Review of Best Practices for the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness in Jails
- Conclusions and Recommendations