Mischief, Mayhem, and Remediation

Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

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Anthony C. Tamburello¹  Lindsay Haston² 

[1] Department of Psychiatry, Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School;University Correctional Health Care

关键词: prisons;    jails;    corrections;    disciplinary hearings;    mental health evaluations;    diversion;   

DOI  :  10.29158/JAAPL.210010-21

学科分类：儿科学

来源: American Academy of Psychiatry The Law

【 摘 要 】

Institutional rules are necessary to preserve safety and security in correctional systems. An assessment of relevant mental health problems is a key element of a fair disciplinary process. Though these hearings are administrative in nature, we recommend that mental health evaluations related to disciplinary matters be completed by qualified and well-trained professionals using consistent standards. There are important opportunities to interrupt an untreated mental illness by identifying mental health problems during such evaluations and making appropriate referrals for treatment. We propose the use of intrafacility diversionary programs for drug offenses and other misconduct.

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