[24] As there is little guidance to inform the selection of an appropriate mental health screening tool in correctional settings, we conducted a systematic review of existing research in the area.
Our review identified a number of screening tools in the literature. However, the paucity of replication studies and study quality issues for a number of tools limit conclusions regarding their ...
Christin Johnson, oversight coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, confirmed prison staff ...
Only those who have lived it can know the terror of severe acute mental illness when it strikes. It’s an experience that can ...
The mentally ill within the prison system are in crisis. They are often subjected to isolation, punitive measures, and overcrowded facilities, exacerbating their symptoms.
The audit is the latest sign of troubles within the embattled Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, where ...
Lawyers for the state of California argued a federal court overstepped its authority by levying the huge fine.
A newly released audit says Maryland has failed to properly manage contracts with private companies that provide medical and ...
At age 35, she still sucks her thumb. During a psychologist’s interview, Rachel Hurt — who has an IQ of 67 — asked for her ...
The Austin Police Association released a statement Wednesday, the day after a judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years ...
The Austin Police Association released a statement Wednesday, the day after a judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years ...