Evaluating a service for offenders with mental health problems.
This article describes one approach to providing care and appropriate treatment for people with mental health problems or needs who come into contact with the criminal justice system. It also presents the findings of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the service run by the South Staffordshire Mentally Disordered Offenders Team.
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South Staffordshire Mentally Disordered Offenders Team, South Staffordshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
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