Relationships between substance use disorders, ‘severe mental illness’ and re‐arrest in a county detention facility: A 4‐year follow‐up cohort study

Relationships between substance use disorders, ‘severe mental illness’ and re‐arrest in a county detention facility: A 4‐year follow‐up cohort study Abstract Background A growing body of literature demonstrates strong association…
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Young offenders in forensic institutions in the Netherlands after committing serious crimes: Contribution of mandatory treatment and reduction of reincarceration

Young offenders in forensic institutions in the Netherlands after committing serious crimes: Contribution of mandatory treatment and reduction of reincarceration Abstract Background In the Netherlands, young offenders who have been…
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Relationships between parental mental illness and/or offending and offspring contact with the police in childhood: Findings from a longitudinal record‐linkage study

Relationships between parental mental illness and/or offending and offspring contact with the police in childhood: Findings from a longitudinal record‐linkage study Abstract Background Parental offending and mental illness are associated…
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A randomised controlled trial of a cognitive behaviourally informed intervention for changing violent sexual attitudes among adult sexual offenders in prison

A randomised controlled trial of a cognitive behaviourally informed intervention for changing violent sexual attitudes among adult sexual offenders in prison Abstract Background Predatory sexual acts by adults cause concern…
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Offence type and neurodiversity: A comparison of 12‐17‐year‐old boys charged with a criminal offence by diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or both

Offence type and neurodiversity: A comparison of 12‐17‐year‐old boys charged with a criminal offence by diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or both Abstract Background Autism spectrum…
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A comparison of health behaviours in male adolescents with and without offending histories referred for adolescent health services in Turkey

A comparison of health behaviours in male adolescents with and without offending histories referred for adolescent health services in Turkey Abstract Background Offending and incarceration are important societal problems that…
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Acceptability and feasibility of using avatar‐based virtual world software as an adjunct to clinical interventions, training, and reflective practice in a medium secure setting: A qualitative interview study

Acceptability and feasibility of using avatar‐based virtual world software as an adjunct to clinical interventions, training, and reflective practice in a medium secure setting: A qualitative interview study Abstract Background…
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Reforming psychosocial and mental health pathways for young people following initial encounters with police

Reforming psychosocial and mental health pathways for young people following initial encounters with police Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, Volume 32, Issue 5, Page 303-307, October 2022. David Baker, Simon…
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A comparison of men and women referred to provincial correctional mental health services in Ontario, Canada

A comparison of men and women referred to provincial correctional mental health services in Ontario, Canada Abstract Background Women comprise around 15% of admissions to provincial correctional institutions in Canada.…
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