RT Article
T1 The Effects of Mental Health and Substance Abuse/Dependence Disorders on Prison Misconduct Among Male Inmates in Taiwan
JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
VO 64
IS 9
SP 953
OP 976
A1 Kuo, Shih-Ya
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1738558649
AB This study examined the relative effects of mental illness, substance abuse/dependence, and co-occurring mental disorders and substance abuse/dependence (CODs) on prison misconduct among male inmates (N = 2,065) incarcerated in Taiwan’s nine correctional facilities. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses revealed that COD-affected inmates have the highest risk of prison misconduct compared to those with singular drug abuse/dependence disorders or no disorders, similar to the findings of previous studies conducted in the United States. These results highlighted the importance of clinical screenings and assessments for inmates who might have CODs. Integrated treatments may be more appropriate for inmates with CODs, rather than providing separate treatments for mental and drug abuse/dependence disorders.
K1 Co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse/dependence disorders (CODs)
K1 Importation
K1 Deprivation
K1 Taiwan
K1 Prison misconduct
DO 10.1177/0306624X19895969