Facilitating people living with severe and persistent mental illness to transition from prison to community: a qualitative exploration of staff experiences

Abstract Background Transition from prison to community is a challenging time for all people who have been incarcerated. It is particularly challenging for those also living with serious and persistent mental illness. This study explored staff experiences and perspectives of what helped and hindered...

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Main Authors: Nicola Hancock, Jennifer Smith-Merry, Kirsty Mckenzie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-018-0225-z