Researchers call for better diagnosis and treatment of mental illness for offenders in prison and after release Ex-prisoners with common mental health problems,such as bipolar disorder, and who misuse drugs and alcohol are more likely to commit violent offences after their release than other former prisoners, or according to research.
The study from Oxford University treads on highly sensitive ground,raising concerns among some experts that it may lead to assumptions mentally ill people are more prone to violence than others. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com