Findings of a Formative Evaluation of a Transitional Housing Program for Forensic Patients Discharged into the Community

• NCJ Number: 243427
• Journal: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation Volume: 52 Issue: 3 Dated: April 2013 Pages: 157-180
• Author(s): Rebecca Cherner; Joan Nandlal; John Ecker; Tim Aubry; Donna Pettey
• Date Published: April 2013
• Length: 24 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: Ontario Mental Health Foundation
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Evaluation; Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article describes the transitional rehabilitation housing pilot (TRHP) program located in two metropolitan Canadian cities.

Abstract

Using results from a formative evaluation, this article describes the transitional rehabilitation housing pilot (TRHP) program located in two metropolitan Canadian cities. TRHP is an innovative community mental health service, created to support hospitalized forensic patients in their transition to living independently in the community. The evaluation used a multimethod, multi-informant approach to describe TRHP services and assess their quality. Results suggest that TRHP is serving the intended population and generally being implemented as planned. Stakeholders identified numerous strengths and weaknesses of the program. Findings are discussed in the context of previous research and their implications for future program development. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.