Original research
by
Kurdyak, Paul et al
Release Date
2021
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
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.
Keywords
Legal system/law enforcement
Mental health
