Routledge - Mental Health Issues in the Criminal Justice System

Prisons and jails are increasingly filled with inmates who suffer from mental illness and require specialized care. This publication from the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation provides a deep look into how to provide effective mental health treatments for criminal offenders. This monographic work examines a wide range of the latest research and learned perspectives regarding the intersection of mental health services and the criminal justice system. It is a vital resource for understanding the complex needs of incarcerated populations and the systems designed to manage them. Top experts and academics contribute to this volume, discussing the availability and effectiveness of mental health treatment. Readers will also gain insights into how cost-effective it is to treat those in prisons and jails. Whether you are a professional in the legal field or a student of criminal justice, this book offers essential data on the current state of mental health services within the correctional system.