Factors Associated With Recidivism Among Offenders With Mental Illness

This study examined factors that explained or predicted recidivism of offenders who were mentally impaired and were under various correctional interventions. Offenders in a residential treatment program and specialized probation group, specialized probation alone, and mentally ill offenders who had...

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Published in:International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology 2011-02, Vol.55 (1), p.98-117
Main Authors: Castillo, Eladio D., Fiftal Alarid, Leanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism - complications
Correctional treatment programs
Criminals
Criminology
Female
Humans
Male
Mental disorders
Mentally Ill Persons - legislation & jurisprudence
Mentally Ill Persons - psychology
Middle Aged
Offenders
Probation
Recidivism
Recurrence
Residential Treatment
Supervision
Treatment Programs
Violence - legislation & jurisprudence
Young Adult
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Summary:This study examined factors that explained or predicted recidivism of offenders who were mentally impaired and were under various correctional interventions. Offenders in a residential treatment program and specialized probation group, specialized probation alone, and mentally ill offenders who had served time in jail were examined. In comparison to the other two groups, the residential treatment offenders had a more extensive criminal history and were thus more likely to fail on supervision as well as to recidivate after supervision ended. Offenders with an alcohol problem were more likely to recidivate earlier and be rearrested for a violent offense than offenders without an alcohol problem.
ISSN:0306-624X
1552-6933
DOI:10.1177/0306624X09359502