RT Article
T1 Identifying mental illness and monitoring mental health in probation service settings
JF European journal of probation
VO 14
IS 3
SP 179
OP 203
A1 Brooker, Charlie 1971-
A2 Sirdifield, Coral
A2 Parkhouse, Thomas
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/183014216X
AB There is a need to improve a) identification and monitoring of people with mental illness on probation and b) understanding of the impact of interventions on mental health outcomes for the probation population. If data were routinely collected using validated screening tools and shared between agencies, this could inform practice and commissioning decisions, and ultimately it could improve health outcomes for people under supervision. The literature was reviewed to identify brief screening tools and outcome measures that have been used in prevalence and outcome studies conducted with adults on probation in Europe. This paper shares findings from the UK-based studies in which 20 brief screening tools and measures were identified. Recommendations are made based on this literature regarding suitable tools for use in probation to routinely identify a need for contact with mental health and/or substance misuse services and to measure change in mental health outcomes.
K1 outcome measures
K1 Assessment
K1 Screening
K1 CRIMINAL justice system
K1 Probation
K1 Mental Illness
K1 Mental Health
DO 10.1177/20662203221140646