Jail Linkage Assertive Community Treatment Services for Individuals with Mental Illnesses

Marion L. McCoy; David L. Roberts; Patricia Hanrahan; Roy Clay; Daniel J. Luchins

doi:10.2975/27.2004.243.250

Jail Linkage Assertive Community Treatment Services for Individuals with Mental Illnesses

Marion L. McCoy, David L. Roberts, Patricia Hanrahan, Roy Clay, Daniel J. Luchins

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Abstract

Persons with mental illnesses who are released from jail or prison are at high risk of psychiatric decompensation and re-arrest. This paper describes an ACT jail linkage program for this population that won an American Psychiatric Association Gold Award (2001). Based on interviews with its first 24 participants, we illustrate how they experience factors that contribute to recidivism and decompensation. Pre- and post-data are examined to explore program outcomes. Results suggest that it is possible to identify, engage, and retain people in treatment who struggle with many risk factors. We conclude that this program should be expanded and replicated.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	243-250
Number of pages	8
Journal	Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
Volume	27
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2975/27.2004.243.250
State	Published - Dec 2004
Externally published	Yes

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Psychiatry and Mental health
Rehabilitation
Health Professions (miscellaneous)

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