Mental Disorder and Women’s Recidivism: A Meta-Analysis

This study quantitatively summarizes existing empirical research on the relationship between specific mental disorders and recidivism among justice-impacted women using meta-analysis. Eighteen studies were included following a comprehensive literature search. Results indicated that depression, PTSD,...

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Published in:Feminist criminology 2024-01, Vol.19 (1), p.25-58
Main Authors: Pettersen, Cathrine, Wanamaker, Kayla A., Garvey, Meghan L., Brown, Shelley L., Goodwin, Julie
Format: Article
Language:English
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Alternative approaches
Mental disorders
Mental health
Meta-analysis
Personality disorders
Post traumatic stress disorder
Psychosis
Recidivism
Self destructive behavior
Self injury
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
Trauma
Women
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Summary:This study quantitatively summarizes existing empirical research on the relationship between specific mental disorders and recidivism among justice-impacted women using meta-analysis. Eighteen studies were included following a comprehensive literature search. Results indicated that depression, PTSD, psychiatric history, and presence of any mental disorder (relative to no mental disorder) were independently and significantly associated with small increases in recidivism rates. Anxiety, psychosis-related and unspecified personality disorders, and self-harm/suicidality were not significantly related to recidivism. Findings support the gender-responsive position that some mental disorders are criminogenic and correctional practice should be guided by holistic, mental health- and trauma-informed approaches.
ISSN:1557-0851
1557-086X
DOI:10.1177/15570851231213100