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Mental Health Court Survey
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Mental Health Court Survey
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Raines, Julie B.
Laws, Glenn T.
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Published 2007.
12 pages.
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(Special Offenders)
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Results of a survey regarding mental health court or jail diversion program operations are presented. Sections following an abstract are: mental health courts in the U.S.; methods; criteria for admittance; work load of the court; participant compliance; treatment and services provided to participants; funding; and conclusions. While 83% of respondents do not accept sex offenders, 41% allow co-occurring disorders.
Accession Number: 023035
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