Abstract
In the process of exploring the efficacy of a forensic case management program intended to support the community integration and adjustment of homeless seriously mentally disabled persons leaving jail, a question emerged as to the extent that forensic clients differ from other public mental health service clients. Among 96 clients entering another intensive case management study, 42% had criminal arrest histories. A logistic regression analysis found gender and living arrangement to be the strongest variables in explaining arrest status, with males and persons living in congregate, mental-health-service-intensive environments more likely to have arrest histories. Possible program strategies and further research efforts are discussed. Further longitudinal research is encouraged to establish the extent and nature of relationships among demographic factors, community living arrangements and risk for jail detention for persons with serious mental illness.
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