Mental Health Problems of Prison and Jail Inmates

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Author: U.S. Department of Justice

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This report presents estimates of the prevalenec of mental health problems among prison and jail inmates using self-reported data on recent history and symptoms of mental disorders. The report compares the characteristics of offenders with a mental health problem to those without, including current offense, criminal record, sentence length and co-occurring substance dependence or abuse. Findings are based on the Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional facilities, 2004, and the Survey of Inmates in Local Jails, 2002.

Program: Community Health

Submitted Date: Mar 01, 2007 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

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Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Mental Health

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