How can the coordination between mental health services and the justice system be improved to better support the mental health needs of individuals?

Background

The Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice aims to establish an effective, modern person-centred and trauma-informed approach to justice in which everyone can have trust, including as victims, those accused of crimes and as individuals in civil disputes. As such, Justice Analytical Services have identified the theme of ‘Justice Processes & Experiences’ as a research priority. Robust research on justice processes, the experiences of complainers and the accused as well as the functioning of juries will inform work towards this aim.

Next steps

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Source

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  • Pathways from Repeated Detention (Section 136 of the Mental Health Act, Trauma and Frequent Suicide Attempts)

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    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on the repeated detention of individuals with mental health issues, providing insights on improving coordination between mental health services and the justice system.