Integrating Public Health and Public Safety in the Criminal Justice System: An Overview of Behavioral Health Services, Including Alcohol/Other Drug Disorders

• NCJ Number: 230681
• Journal: Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly Volume: 28 Issue: 2 Dated: April-June 2010 Pages: 163-175
• Author(s): George W. Bitar, Ph.D., LMFT; Robert Gee, Ed.D.
• Date Published: April 2010
• Length: 13 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined behavioral health disorders within the criminal justice system.

Abstract

Mental illness and alcohol and other drug disorders account for more disability than any other medical problem. One of the systems most affected by these disorders in the United States is the criminal justice system. This article provides an overview of the problem of behavioral health disorders in the justice system in addition to innovative programs that are contributing to a more humane and, potentially, cost-effective system of care in correctional and community settings. Figure and references (Published Abstract)