Objective: People who are incarcerated experience social exclusion and have higher rates
of mental and substance use disorders than the general population. Prisons are not suitable …

Background Individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders often
rapidly cycle through the justice system with multiple arrests. Therefore, is it imperative to …

Most jails are in rural areas, and many adults who pass through these facilities experience
behavioral health needs. Evidence suggests mental health conditions (MHCs) and …

Nearly 9 million adults are processed into US jails annually and the majority present
indications of substance use disorder, yet little research has been conducted to examine …

Introduction For adults involved with the criminal justice system who are reentering their
communities post-incarceration, there is a large need for community-based substance use …

Estimates indicate that nearly half of rural jail detainees meet the criteria for co-occurring
disorders (COD). It is critical to examine factors of recidivism among detainees with COD in …

The identification and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in carceral settings
remain a fundamental concern for practitioners, policy-makers, and incarcerated persons …

There are many barriers to jail reentry, particularly for those suffering from substance use
disorder who live in isolated rural communities. This study draws on qualitative interviews …

Previous literature has shown that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a factor in
future criminal behavior, victimization, and overall health. Research has also found that co …

Aim. The aim of this study is to identify and rank the causes determining the length of time
required to draw up forensic expert reports for interrupting the execution of a prison …