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Article: Framing evidence for correctional mental health services.(CT FEATURE)
- Article from:
- Corrections Today
- Article date:
- December 1, 2007
- Author:
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Authors' Note: The views expressed herein are those of the authors only and do not reflect the official policy or opinions of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Prisons or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The influence of managed care in health service delivery has penetrated the prison walls such that all health care services, including mental health services, are subjected to increased scrutiny. As a result, correctional administrators have increased their emphasis on evidenced-based practice. Although the past decade has borne witness to increased interest and notable resources for mental health services, correctional ...