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2011
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Issues related to adult males with mental and substance-use disorders on supervised release be it parole or probation are discussed. Sections of this report include: abstract; introduction; methods; results for trends in the number of probationers an... Read More
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2011
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The best practices for the effective treatment of offenders with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse problems) are discussed. Anyone having to work with these individuals should watch this webinar. Topics this program covers in... Read More
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2011
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Questions related to recently released inmates’ health services, mental health care, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders are answered. Some of the topics covered include: health risks faced by these offenders; difference between screening and ... Read More
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2010
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While local sources of information may be specific to Pennsylvania, the majority of the information on this website can benefit those who are suffering from co-occurring disorders and those who are trying to help them. Points of entry include: co-occ... Read More
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2010
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“The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with the justice system.” Points of entry include calendar... Read More
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2010
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People interested in or involved with the diversion of mentally ill offenders from jail will find the results of this program evaluation interesting. Sections of this report are: the Center for Mental Health Services Targeted Capacity Expansion (CMHS... Read More
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2010
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This project was “conducted for the primary purpose of informing public policy development by analyzing the costs and contexts related to incarcerating youth with mental illness and co-occurring mental illness/substance use disorders in California de... Read More
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2009
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Results are presented from an assessment of the Returning Home Initiative (RHI) pilot programs for developing permanent supportive housing (PSH) for homeless ex-offenders with co-occurring disorders. Four sections comprise this report: introduction ... Read More
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2009
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Since little is known of this special offender population, which has a combination of drug abuse problems, mental illness, and mild learning disabilities, this article provides much needed information.... Read More
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2008
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The number of new Iowa prisoners with mental and addictive disorders is determined. Sections of this paper in addition to an abstract are introduction, methods, results, and discussion. By using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview-Plus ... Read More
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2008
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Results are presented from an evaluation of a jail diversion program for mentally ill offenders. The "high engagement-low coercion model" has two parts: EXIT -- a voluntary community program; and MTAS (Mandated Treatment Assessment Session). Section... Read More
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2008
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"This publication focuses on defining the essential components of effective transition planning for this population [of inmates with co-occurring disorders] and showcases studies of promising county practices from across the country" (p. 3). Sections... Read More
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2007
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The use of the Mental Health Pretrial Release Program (MHPTR) by the Orange County Jail, in order to identify those individuals with mental illness who can be safely supervised in the community prior to their trials, is discussed. Seven sections comp... Read More
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2005
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The use of systemic criminal justice planning by Hamilton County (OH) to improve services and programming for women offenders is reviewed. This bulletin is comprised of the following sections: introduction; the systemic planning process; members of ... Read More
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2002
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The impacts of offenders with co-occurring disorders upon jails are described. Sections of this document include: jails; mental disorders; receipt of needed mental health services in jails; substance abuse disorders; and co-occurring mental illness ... Read More
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2000
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The development of an integrated system that shares clients, information, planning, and resources is described. Topics addressed include: finding a common ground for promoting systems integration; what an integrated system is; key tactics; finding s... Read More
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1999
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When compared to other community supervision programs, drug courts provide more comprehensive supervision and more frequent drug testing and monitoring. Drug Courts all have higher rates of retention. Lane County's use of a drug court to improve supe... Read More
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1999
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Federal regulations do not require termination of benefits to those who receive Medicaid, Social Security Insurance, or Social Security Disability Insurance if they are detained in jail. Regaining these benefits upon release is difficult at best. Los... Read More
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1999
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The number of women offenders has increased 273% during the last 15 years. Unfortunately, there has been little done to redesign programs and services to meet the needs of women. An example of a successful program designed for the diversion of female... Read More
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1999
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Written to provide a view of successful principles, this guide offers information on how to develop, implement, finance and sustain programs that integrate the mental health, substance abuse treatment and justice systems for adult and young offenders... Read More
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1999
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A successful jail diversion program needs to have a way to identify those individuals who qualify for diversion. Maricopa County, Arizona, possesses an enhanced identification and referral system which this document describes. "Data Link" allows elec... Read More
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1997
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Having a substance abuse disorder is related to a higher likelihood of having a co-occurring mental illness. Similarly, having a mental illness increases the probability of having a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. This paper details the occurr... Read More
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1997
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These brief brochures describe the strategies for families and for service providers that are available through the GAINS Center. Included are examples of success, challenges to involving families, and resources for further information.... Read More
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1997
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Various models of intervention have been developed to address the needs of persons with co-occurring disorders. Therapeutic communities, 12-step programs, and cognitive-behavioral interventions that were designed initially to treat mental illness hav... Read More
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1997
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The rates of both mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders are significantly higher among criminal justice populations than those in the general population. Screening and assessing inmates for these disorders is addressed in this documen... Read More
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1996
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Five brochures are included in this document, with titles as follows: Jail Diversion/Creating Alternatives for Persons with Mental Illnesses; Addressing the Specific Needs of Women with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Criminal Justice System; Treatmen... Read More
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