Original research
par
Kurdyak, Paul et al
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental health and addiction-related service use in the 5 years prior to and during incarceration.
Constatations/points à retenir
Despite a high prevalence of mental illness and addiction among people experiencing incarceration, access to and use of MHA-related care prior to and during incarceration is poor. Increasing the accessibility and use of MHA-related services throughout the criminal justice pathway is warranted.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
We used linked correctional and administrative health data for people released from Ontario provincial jails in 2010. A total of 48,917 individuals were included.
Mots clés
Legal system/law enforcement
Mental health
