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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Autores principales: Batastini, Ashley B. (Autor) ; Lester, Michael E. (Autor) ; Thompson, R. Alan (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2018
En: Psychology, crime & law
Año: 2018, Volumen: 24, Número: 7, Páginas: 673-686
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Palabras clave:
Mental Illness
Court diversion
Offender treatment
Specialty courts
Stigma