Abstract
People with mental illnesses are at a significantly greater risk of police arrest than the general population. This pattern of arrests has been associated with a phenomenon referred to as the criminalization of mental illness. The influence of mental health and the criminal justice system will be discussed throughout this paper. The research discussed within this paper serves as a framework for the development of a co-occurring curriculum. The curriculum developed includes components related to the overall goal of criminal justice (reducing recidivism) while addressing mental health components within a therapeutic group setting. The focus of the curriculum attached is to develop individualized treatment goals while progressing through a standardized treatment structure to build a foundation of basic life skills, relapse prevention, and transitional techniques.
Keywords: co-occurring disorders, correctional facilities, substance use, recidivism
Date of Award
Fall 12-14-2021
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department
Counseling and Human Services
First Advisor
Dr. Anquinetta V. Calhoun
Second Advisor
Dr. Mitchell Moore
Third Advisor
Dr. Dawnette Cigrand
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
Ketzeback, Nikki, "Incarcerated People with Co-Occurring Disorders" (2021). Counselor Education Capstones. 190.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/190
Metadata Creation Responsibility
Nikki K. Ketzeback, MS, LADC
Creative Commons License
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