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Corrections and Forensics
Elevated Elise, Teva Tessa, Zen Jenn
Corrections
The treatment of convicted offenders through a system of incarceration,
rehabilitation, probation, and parole; the administrative system by which
these are effectuated.
Goal: prepare to re-enter society
Where the law and medicine meet. Specialist services for people who have a mental health problem and have been arrested, on remand, or
been found guilty of a crime.
Goal: aid in recovery & rehabilitation
Forensics
Who’s Included?
1. Shows signs of serious psychiatric
disturbance
2. Have come in conflict with the law
3. May have committed relatively minor
offenses
4. May be psychopathic
Categories of those defined as being a
‘mental disorder offender’ include:
1. Not guilty by reason of insanity
2. Incompetent to stand trial
3. Mentally disordered sex offenders
4. Mentally disordered inmates
Diagnosis
Depression
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Substance Abuse
Personality Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder:
● No regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others● Tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly ● Show no guilt or remorse for their behavior
Borderline Personality Disorder:
● Difficulties in regulating emotion● Severe, unstable mood swings, impulsivity and instability, poor self-image and
stormy personal relationships
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
● Chronic, exaggerated worrying about
everyday life
● Experience headaches, tension or nausea.
Panic Disorder:
● Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
● Spending long periods in constant fear of
another attack.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
● Obsessions
● Compulsions
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder:
● Triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it
● Flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts
“Prisons were never designed as facilities for the mentally ill, yet that is one of their primary roles today. Many of the men and women who cannot get mental health treatment in the community are swept into the criminal justice system after they commit a crime.” -Human Rights Watch
Thoughts?
Statistics of Mental Health Problems of Incarcerated Men and Women● More females than males● Almost over 50% for both genders
Statistics of Treatment for Mental Health Problems of Incarcerated Men and Women
● At most 30% of the inmates are treated
Specific Needs
Safety
Recidivism
Environment
Tests
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care have specific standards
that need to be met for each type of correctional institution.
1- Universal routine mental health screening performed by corrections staff
during the initial intake or classification stage
-CMHS and BJMHS
2- A more in depth assessment by trained mental health personnel conducted
within 24 hours of a positive screen
3- A full scale psychiatric evaluation when an inmate’s degree of acute
disturbances warrants it.
Prison City
● Typical Community ● Home● Work ● Parks and Rec● Educational system● Healthcare system
○ Hospital○ Mental health facilities ○ TR
Goal: assist in transition to community living
TR Process
1. Diagnosis
2. Treatment
3. Diversion
Types of Recreation
● Fitness / Health● Crafts and Hobbies ● Social Recreation● Visual Arts● Music● Mental and Physical
Self-Awareness● Drama and Creative
Movement
Resources
Local / State National
Matthew 25:36Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.