A description of a forensic diversion service in one city in the United Kingdom.
This paper describes some recent research on forensic diversion services and the application of such services in Birmingham, UK. Key components include the diversion scheme in court, diversion at point of arrest, and the remand prison liaison scheme. Various community facilities, such as a specialized bail hostel and landlady schemes to which offenders are possibly referred, are also briefly described. We advocate the need for further research in order to examine the effectiveness of the services in Birmingham.
University of Sheffield, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, Northern General Hospital.
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D004739:England; D005260:Female; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*