Mental illness in the eyes of the law: examining perceptions of stigma among judges and attorneys

In response to the increasing numbers of mentally ill persons placed under the care of correctional institutions, community-based diversion programs have been established to address the unique needs and challenges of this vulnerable population. Given that legal personnel may serve as gatekeepers in...

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1. VerfasserIn: Batastini, Ashley B. (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Lester, Michael E. ; Thompson, R. Alan
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2018
In: Psychology, crime & law
Jahr: 2018, Band: 24, Heft: 7, Seiten: 673-686
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Court diversion
Mental Illness
Offender treatment
Specialty courts
Stigma