Topic D - Forensic Corrections > Section D.6.0. Forensic Concepts> Unit.D.6.3. Deinstitutionalization
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Unit.D.6.3. Deinstitutionalization

Australia
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Skipworth, J., & Humberstone, V. (2002). Community

forensic psychiatry: Restoring some sanity to forensic psychiatric rehabilitation. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, [Supplement 412], 106(6), 47-53. Retrieved December 19, 2002, from Academic Search Premier:
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=6831770&db=aph

  • Note: Deinstitutionalization in forensic psychiatry lags behind the rest of psychiatry, but can only occur with well-supported systems in place to assess and manage risk in the community setting. The development of community-based forensic rehabilitation services in conjunction with general mental health is indicated.

 

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United States
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Accordino, M., Porter, D., & Morse, T. (2001).

Deinstitutionalization of persons with severe mental
illness: Context and consequences. Journal of Rehabilitation, 67(2) 16-21. Retrieved December 24, 2002, from Academic Search Premier database:
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=4605290&db=aph

  • The historical roots of deinstitutionalization of persons with severe mental illness is discussed as well as the successes and failures of the movement. Negative societal reactions that have contributed to the shortcomings of deinstitutionalization are also explored. In addition, recommendation for rehabilitation counselors to address these problems through interventions and empirical research are discussed.
Krieg, R. G. (2001). An interdisciplinary look at the

deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill. Social Science Journal, 38(3), 367-380. Retrieved December 24, 2002, from Academic Search Premier database: http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=5152765&db=aph

  • Note: This article examines the impact of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill on the mentally ill, the community, family members and taxpayers in the United States. Absence of emphasis on self-determination in the US Constitution for mental health care; Cost of deinstitutionalization to society; Maintenance of mental care at a lower cost to taxpayers.

 

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For the full text article online, sleuth the 'University of Calgary/ Library/ Article Indexes':

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  • Select - Academic Search Premier or Expanded Academic ASAP
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  • Fill in search words: deinstitutionalization and offenders

 

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The 'recommended only' readings for this unit are the following:

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Additional references for this unit can be found in 'forensic references' of the forensic sourcebooks.

  • Sleuth 'forensic reference' database for:
    • deinstitutionalization
Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2002). Forensic Sourcebooks: Forensic References.

Retrieved May 28, 2002, from the Forensic Education Website: http://www.forensiceducation.com/references

 

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For additional websites on this unit, sleuth 'forensic websites' in the forensic sourcebooks.

  • deinstitutionalization
Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2002). Forensic Sourcebooks: Forensic Websites.

Retrieved May 28, 2002, from the Forensic Education Website: http://www.forensiceducation.com/websites

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