Recommended Reading

Date	Title	Type
2009	The Mentally Ill in Jail: Whose Problem Is It Anyway? [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] National Institute of Corrections. Academy Division (Aurora, CO). This 3-hour program, originally broadcast July 15, 2009, provides an overview of opportunities that can help your organization prepare to work with persons suffering from mental illness in jails. Mental health issues in the criminal justice system are a community wide problem, and corrections stakeholders, including government officials and corrections personnel, all have a role in identifying creative programs and solutions that tackle the problem at its core. This broadcast investigates the sc... Read More	3 computer disks; DVD-ROM (159 min.) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM
2009	Improving Outcomes for People with Mental Illnesses Under Community Corrections Supervision: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice By Prins, Seth Jacob; Draper, Laura. John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY). “This guide is organized around policymakers’ common questions about people with mental illnesses under community corrections supervision and the type and effectiveness of strategies designed to respond to this population” (p.3). Sections include: executive summary; introduction; the extent and nature of the problem; strategies to improve outcomes for people with mental illnesses under community corrections supervision; future research questions and implications for policy and practice; and conc... Read More	44 p.
2004	Effective Prison Mental Health Services: Guidelines to Expand and Improve Treatment By Hills, Holly; Siegfried, Christine; Ickowitz, Alan. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). National Mental Health Association (Alexandria, VA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). "[H]istorical , legal, and ethical issues relevant to dealing with mental illness in the field of corrections" are discussed (p. iii). Chapters include: introduction; screening and assessment; mental health and substance abuse treatment; use of seclusion, segregation, and restraints; suicide prevention; treating women offenders; psychopharmacological intervention for psychiatric disorders; transitional services; treatment of special populations (e.g., persons with mental retardation or developme... Read More	91 p.
2002	Jail Inmates with Mental Illness: A Community Problem [Videoconference Held April 17, 2002] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This videoconference addresses issues faced by jails that must deal with increasing numbers of inmates with serious mental illnesses. Topics discussed include: Essential jail-based service components for mentally ill inmates; Creative approaches to meet the service needs of the mentally ill; Identification of potential resources that can be used in the management of this special population; Mental health courts; And how to maintain continuity of care. ... Read More	1 DVD (180 min.)
2002	Meeting the Challenge in Correctional Mental Health Care: The Prison Experience [Videoconference Held June 19, 2002] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This videoconference provides Information regarding cooperation between correctional agencies and mental health authorities to ensure continuity of care and adequate treatment for offenders with mental illness or mental health problems. Participants will learn about: The scope of the problem concerning mental illness in prison; Innovative program strategies and best practices; The value of early planning for community re-entry; And approaches for determining program effi... Read More	1 DVD (180 min.)
2010	National Study of Jail Suicide: 20 Years Later By Hayes, Lindsay M.. National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Washington, DC). National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) (Mansfield, MA); National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Washington, DC). This report “does more than simply present a calculation of suicide rates. It presents the most comprehensive updated information on the extent and distribution of inmate suicides throughout the country, including data on the changing face of suicide victims. Most important, the study challenges both jail and health-care officials and their respective staffs to remain diligent in identifying and managing suicidal inmates” (p.vii). Five chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; national... Read More	68 p.
2002	Understanding Managed Behavioral Health Care in Community Corrections [Videoconference Held July 17, 2002] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This program addresses behavior health care services for offenders under community supervision. Topics include: mental illness and its impact on individuals in community corrections; special issues with behavioral managed care in criminal justice; the history and components of managed behavioral healthcare and what has not worked; what constitutes good managed behavioral healthcare; legal issues and liabilities related to behavioral health care and community corrections; collaborative strate... Read More	1 DVD (180 min.)
1996	Community Corrections in America: New Directions and Sounder Investments for Persons with Mental Illness and Codisorders By Lurigio, Arthur J., ed.. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD); National Institute of Corrections . National Coalition for Mental and Substance Abuse Health Care in the Justice System (Seattle, WA). Fifteen contributors provide ten chapters in this document, titled as follows: 1. The Challenge of Responding to Persons with Mental Illness on Community Corrections Supervision; 2. Persons with Mental Illness on Probation and Parole: The Importance of Information; 3. Offenders with Mental Illness on Probation Supervision; 4. Women in Probation and Parole; 5. Working with Seriously Mentally Ill Substance Abusers; 6. People of Color; 7. Juveniles: The First Frontier; ... Read More	184 p.

Related Resources

Date	Title	Type
2001	Provision of Mental Health Care in Prisons National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC). Results of a survey on correctional agency management of and provision of treatment to inmates with mental health care needs are presented. This report examines: the numbers of inmates needing mental health care; approaches to identifying and providing services to mentally ill populations; reported increases in mental illness among prison populations; management and treatment of mentally ill inmates; assistance for inmates with other mental health needs; counseling and treatment for specific inm... Read More	9 p.
2004	Effective Prison Mental Health Services: Guidelines to Expand and Improve Treatment By Hills, Holly; Siegfried, Christine; Ickowitz, Alan. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). National Mental Health Association (Alexandria, VA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). "[H]istorical , legal, and ethical issues relevant to dealing with mental illness in the field of corrections" are discussed (p. iii). Chapters include: introduction; screening and assessment; mental health and substance abuse treatment; use of seclusion, segregation, and restraints; suicide prevention; treating women offenders; psychopharmacological intervention for psychiatric disorders; transitional services; treatment of special populations (e.g., persons with mental retardation or developme... Read More	91 p.
1994	Proceedings of a National Forum on Creating Jail Mental Health Services for Tomorrow's Health Care Systems National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Mental Health Services (Washington, DC). This report on the proceedings of the first national forum on mental health services in jails contains copies of the remarks made by the speakers and summaries of each session of the meeting. The forum resulted from a strong concern about the numbers of mentally ill persons in correctional facilities. Areas of focus included mental health services in San Francisco Sheriff's Department facilities, and special mental health and substance abuse issues for women.... Read More	75 p.
1994	Concept Paper for a National Forum on Creating Jail Mental Health Systems, San Francisco, CA, November 9-10, 1994 National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC). Policy Research Associates (Delmar, NY); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Mental Health Services (Washington, DC). This concept paper examines mentally ill offenders and their special needs that must be addressed when they come in contact with the criminal justice system. The various points of contact are with police, jails/lockups, prisons, probation and parole, and diversion programs. Some principles for successful mental health services and prospects for federal initiatives are discussed. Finally, there is a section describing the Center for Mental Health Services program which illustrates the hom... Read More	96 p.
1995	Survey of Mental Health Services in Large Jails and Jail Systems LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO). This report presents the results of a national survey of jail-based mental health staffing and services. The report summarizes the major findings of the survey and provides data for each responding jurisdiction. Data collected include: population size; number of admissions; length of stay; bedspace for inmates with mental health care needs; bedspace in mental health unit; length of stay in mental health unit; staffing for mental health care; fees; and mental health service providers. ... Read More	12 p.
1990	Jail Diversion for the Mentally Ill: Breaking Through the Barriers By Steadman, Henry J.. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). National Coalition for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System (Seattle, WA). A conference was held on April 2, 1990 that brought together mental health, correctional, and law enforcement professionals to address issues surrounding the mentally ill person who comes in contact with the local jail. Research and program reviews from which the conference deliberations developed are provided. Four categories identified and examined are: screening and evaluation; crisis intervention; treatment; and transfer/discharge planning. ... Read More	133 p.
1990	Special Needs Inmates: A Survey of State Correctional Systems By Hall, Marie. National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO). Illinois Dept. of Corrections (Springfield, IL). The Illinois Department of Corrections conducted a survey of all 50 states to determine the prevalence of inmates who have special medical or mental health needs. Within the 31 states responding, .08 percent to 8.2 percent of prison inmates fell into various special housing categories. These categories included chronic illness, terminally ill, advancing age, ambulation difficulties, and mental health problems.... Read More	34 p.
1987	Basic Guide to Mental Health Services in Jails: The Workbook By Lloyd, Lillis M.. Correctional Management Consultants (Phoenix, AZ); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Areas addressed include history of mental health in jails, major types of mental disorders, personality disorders, suicide awareness/prevention, and liability and negligence. Length of training is sixteen hours. Audience includes correctional professionals such as officers, mental health staff, social workers, counselors, nurses, and intake and classification workers. The training package consists of a one-volume manual.... Read More	120 p.
2005	Improving the Response to Offenders with Mental Illness Through Mental Health and Criminal Justice Collaboration National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Proceedings from hearings regarding mentally ill offenders are provided. Contents of this publication include: executive summary; outline of proceedings; opening remarks and introduction; hearing panel -- setting the context -- the increasing number of people with mental illness under corrections supervision -- origins of the problem and key strategies for addressing it; hearing panel -- case studies of state and local mental health and corrections collaboration; summary of day's proceedings; D... Read More	183 p.
2008	Blueprint for Change: Funding Mental Health Services for Youth in Contact with the Juvenile Justice System By Lepler, Susan; Skowyra, Kathleen R.; Cocozza, Joseph J.. National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ) (Delmar, NY). Suggestions are given for ways to fund mental health services for juvenile offenders. Four sections follow an introduction -- background; program funding descriptions for seven programs profiled in the "Blueprint for Change"; analysis and lessons learned -- cross-site funding and proposed directions for the field; and summary.... Read More	35 p.
2008	The Proceedings of the 2007 North American Correctional & Criminal Justice Psychology Conference; NACCJPC By Bourgon, Guy, ed.; Hanson, R. Karl, ed.; Pozzulo, Joanna D., ed.; Bourgon, Kelly E. Morton, ed.; Tanasichuk, Carrie L., ed.. Public Safety Canada (Ottawa, Ontario); Canada Psychological Association (CPA). Criminal Justice Psychology Section (Ottawa, Ontario). Selected presentations from this conference make up this volume. Thirty-nine articles are organized into the following areas: challenges of correctional and criminal psychology; risk assessment; interventions; police and court psychology; professional and ethical issues; and special topics.... Read More	178 p.
2008	Mental Health Screening with Youth in the Justice System Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (St. Paul, MN). Eligibility, data collection, definitions, and post-screening coordination are described for M.S. 260B.007, subd. 6, the enabling legislation addressing the mental health screening of youth ages 10-18 under custody of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.... Read More	2 p.

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• Mental health
• Mental health - women - community corrections
• Mental health - women - jails
• Mental health - women - prisons

• The Mental Health Network
• Corrections and Mental Health Update
• The Consensus Project
• NCCD Initiatives
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Mental Health Association
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
• NIJ Mentally Ill Offenders Publications
• National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
• Mental Health in Corrections Consortium
• National GAINS Center
• Reentry for Safer Communities
• The Mental Health Network
• The Mental Health Network

Available Training Opportunities

• Starts Jan. 08, 2013 - Crisis Intervention Teams: A Frontline Response to Mental Illness in Corrections
  This training applies to jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies alike. It focuses on building an agency's capacity to implement a locally owned and administered CIT program and the training for that program.
• Starts May. 14, 2013 - Crisis Intervention Teams: A Frontline Response to Mental Illness in Corrections
  This training applies to jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies alike. It focuses on building an agency's capacity to implement a locally owned and administered CIT program and the training for that program.