RT Article
T1 The mentally retarded offender in the criminal justice system
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 7
IS 1
SP 42
OP 60
A1 Montgomery, Reid H.
A2 Hughes, Cathie L.
LA English
YR 1982
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764204182
AB The problem of the mentally retarded offender begins at the first encounter with the criminal justice system and continues through the correctional system. A recent survey compared attitudus of police and mental health professional. Police (78%) felt that disturbed person (including mentally retarded offenders) should be handcuffed when being transported. In contrast, mental health professionals (84%) felt no individual should be handcuffed. The mentally retarded offenders, once incarcerated, are a group that is confronted with problems beyond those usually associated with prison life. The authors examine the complex issued stemming from the special conditions of the MRO and suggest recommendations for developing rational attitudes and policies within the criminal justice system.
K1 Criminal Responsibility
K1 Prison Population
K1 Mental Health Professional
K1 Criminal Justice System
K1 Police Officer
DO 10.1007/BF03373790