By Henry J. Steadman, Dennis W. McCarty and Joseph P. Morrissey

"Developing Jail Mental Health Services: Practice and Principles" provides a comprehensive guide to establishing effective mental health services within correctional facilities. Drawing on expert insights and evidence-based practices, this book offers practical strategies for addressing the complex mental health needs of incarcerated individuals. With a focus on ethics, collaboration, and quality care, this resource equips healthcare professionals, administrators, and policymakers with the tools needed to improve mental health services in jail settings. A must-read for anyone working in or interested in the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.

Rockville MD. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 1986. 158p