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 treatment. This Routledge publication, part of the Monographic Separates from the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, examines the intersection of mental health services and the criminal justice system. Through the latest research and learned perspectives, top experts and academics analyze mental health treatment availability and its effectiveness. This text also investigates how cost-effective it is to treat those currently held in correctional facilities. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complex needs of offenders within the justice system.