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Prison reform in Serbia: a case for mental health

Prison reform in Serbia: a case for mental health
Prison reform in Serbia: a case for mental health
This article outlines the findings of the recent research in the field of prison mental health care in Serbia, in light of the recent developments in the Serbian criminal justice system and the development of community mental health care services. The article notes paucity of research in this area, which is a reflection of the unfavorable position of offender care on the Serbian prison agenda. The authors emphasize the need for dedicated mental health legislation as well as the development of mental health services in prisons, which would mirror the developments in the community. Other suggestions for the development of prison mental health care are discussed in the text
0020-7411
64-70
Gojkovic, Dina
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Brooker, Charlie
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Owen, Sara
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Gojkovic, Dina
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Brooker, Charlie
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Gojkovic, Dina, Brooker, Charlie and Owen, Sara (2010) Prison reform in Serbia: a case for mental health. International Journal of Mental Health, 39 (3), 64-70. (doi:10.2753/IMH0020-7411390304).

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This article outlines the findings of the recent research in the field of prison mental health care in Serbia, in light of the recent developments in the Serbian criminal justice system and the development of community mental health care services. The article notes paucity of research in this area, which is a reflection of the unfavorable position of offender care on the Serbian prison agenda. The authors emphasize the need for dedicated mental health legislation as well as the development of mental health services in prisons, which would mirror the developments in the community. Other suggestions for the development of prison mental health care are discussed in the text

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Published date: 2010
Organisations: Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology

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Local EPrints ID: 346232
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/346232
ISSN: 0020-7411
PURE UUID: ba4d3586-b357-4204-87ab-1ae83596a0b1

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Date deposited: 20 Dec 2012 11:19
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 12:34

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Author: Dina Gojkovic
Author: Charlie Brooker
Author: Sara Owen

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