Training federal probation officers as mental health specialists

Date

2004-09

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Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Abstract

The rate of mental illness in the offending population is estimated at about three to four times that of the general population. Here, Slate et al suggest the establishment of a certified training model for mental health specialists in federal supervision, and describe the necessary components of such program.

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Correctional personnel, Crisis intervention (Mental health services), Employees—Training of, Therapeutic jurisprudence

Citation

Slate, R. N., Feldman, R., Roskes, E., & Baerga, M. (2004). Training Federal Probation Officers as Mental Health Specialists. Federal Probation, 68(3), 9–15.

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https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=edshol&AN=edshol.hein.journals.fedpro68.37&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s5615486
 http://hdl.handle.net/11416/786

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Criminology