NCJ Number
14876
Date Published
1973
Length
122 pages
Annotation
RECOMMENDS DIVERSITY OF ARRANGEMENTS IN THE PLANNING OF PENITENTIARY PSYCHIATRIC CENTERS AND THE PROVISION OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN DIFFERENT REGIONS, RECOGNIZING THE REGIONAL VARIETY OF NEEDS, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES.
Abstract
THE REPORT REVIEWS THE OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN ANY CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM AND GIVES THE HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN THE CANADIAN PENITENTIARY SERVICE. IT FORMULATES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN THE SPECIFICALLY CANADIAN SETTING. VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES ARE CONSIDERED AND NUMEROUS RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE AS TO HOW SUCH SERVICES MIGHT BE EFFECTED. THE REPORT EVALUATES THE COST-BENEFIT EFFECTIVENESS OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED) --IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH