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
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Gojkovic, Dina
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Brooker, Charlie
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Owen, Sara
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2010
Gojkovic, Dina
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Brooker, Charlie
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Owen, Sara
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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), .
(doi:10.2753/IMH0020-7411390304).
Abstract
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
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Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/346232
ISSN: 0020-7411
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Charlie Brooker
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