Criminal Justice Involvement after Release from Prison following Exposure to Community Mental Health Services among People Who Use Illicit Drugs and Have Mental Illness: a Systematic Review

Original research
par
Stewart, Ashleigh C. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We conducted a systematic review for studies reporting criminal justice involvement following exposure to community mental health services among people released from jail or prison who use illicit drugs and have mental illness.

Constatations/points à retenir

Eleven of 13 studies reported a reduction in criminal justice involvement among participants exposed to community mental health services compared to a comparison group.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Lit review (13 studies included)

Mots clés

About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
Mental health