Reform from the inside
Mental health center evaluations of competency to stand trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11043478 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joyce K Laben (Vanderbilt University), Mark Kashgarian (University of Tennessee at Knoxville), Donald B Nessa (University of Tennessee at Knoxville), Lona Davis Spencer |
| Year | 1977 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 52-62 |
| Publication date | 1977-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0090-4392 • E-ISSN: 1520-6629 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/1520-6629(197701)5:1<52::aid-jcop2290050109>3.0.co;2-l |
| PMID | 10236027 |
| OpenAlex | W2103566897 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 4 |
The implementation of local multidisciplinary evaluation teams in Tennessee began with a pilot project in the largest metropolitan area. Changes in the state law and training of professionals in local mental health centers were made to enhance the establishment of a state-wide system of local mental health services to criminal and circuit courts. The result was deemphasis of maximum security hospitalization in a single isolated unit in favor of mental health center services. Data from the pilot period showed achievement of objectives and innovation in service that have maintained the concept of community forensic services. The model is recommended for implementation in other jurisdictions to extend traditional mental health professional skills in services to a population long ignored.
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| Citations per year | 0.05 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1985 - 1988 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |