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Journal of Community Health
Published in: Journal of Community Health 2/2006

01-04-2006

History of arrest, incarceration and victimization in community-based severely mentally ill

Authors: Mary Castle White, RN, MPH, PhD, Linda Chafetz, RN, DNSc, Gerri Collins-Bride, RN, MS, ANP, John Nickens, PhD

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 2/2006

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ABSTRACT

This study examined history of arrest and victimization in an urban community sample of severely mentally ill adults. Adults (n = 308) were consented and interviewed in one of four short-term residential treatment facilities in San Francisco. Nearly three quarters (71.4%) had been arrested at some time in their lives, 28.2% of whom had been arrested in the past 6 months. Substance use and homelessness were associated with history of arrest, while gender and ethnicity were not, although African Americans were more likely to have spent longer time in jail or prison. One quarter (25.6%) reported victimization. Being female (OR 2.02, 95% CI 1.2–3.5, p = 0.032) and homeless (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.2–3.8, p = 0.013) were associated with reporting victimization. Severe mental illness, in particular in combination with substance abuse and homelessness, is associated with higher prevalence of both arrest and victimization history. Healthcare providers should solicit histories to include these events in order to understand and provide optimal care and case management services.
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Metadata
Title
History of arrest, incarceration and victimization in community-based severely mentally ill
Authors
Mary Castle White, RN, MPH, PhD
Linda Chafetz, RN, DNSc
Gerri Collins-Bride, RN, MS, ANP
John Nickens, PhD
Publication date
01-04-2006
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Community Health / Issue 2/2006
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-005-9005-1

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