Decentralization of forensic services |
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Authors: | Mrs. Joyce K. Laben R.N. M.S. J.D. Ms. Lona Davis Spencer M.A. |
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Affiliation: | 1. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Godchaux Hall, 37240, Nashville, Tennessee 2. Psychology Department of Geroge Peabody College for Teachers, USA
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Abstract: | Decentralization of mental health services to persons in contact with the criminal justice system is essential in the application of community mental health concepts. This is feasible considering the levels of "dangerousness" of such persons, costs of the typical isolated central facility, and implications of the Supreme Court decision Jackson v. Indiana (406 U.S. 715, 1972). In Tennessee, reform began with legal review of unit records, pretrial screening in mental health centers, revision of state law, liaison with the Tennessee Board of Pardons and Paroles, and use of consultant staff. The results are positive wherever decentralization of services has been maintained. |
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