心理健康需求评估对监狱结果的不利影响

IF 5.3 1区经济学 Q1 ECONOMICS

Journal of Human Resources Pub Date : 2023-10-06 DOI:10.3368/jhr.1222-12713r2

Scott Cunningham, Jonathan A. Seward, Karen Clay, Vivian S. Vigliotti

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摘要

摘要:我们调查了由临床医生分配的监狱心理健康需求分数对青少年和成人结果的因果影响。利用工具变量(IV)方法利用准随机分配的摄入临床医生，我们发现较差的分数增加了两组的监禁时间和自杀企图以及成人的再犯率。对于边缘人来说，较差的分数可能会导致长期监禁等后果，从而抵消潜在的好处。我们讨论了可能的机制，包括对轻罪行为的心理健康摘要的存在，以及分数对保释金、心理健康、监狱内住房类型和逗留时间的影响。

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Adverse Impacts of Mental Health Needs Assessment on Jail Outcomes

Abstract

We investigate the causal impact of jail mental health needs scores, assigned by clinicians, on youth and adult outcomes. Utilizing an instrumental variable (IV) approach leveraging quasi-random assignment of intake clinicians, we find that worse scores increase incarceration duration and suicide attempts in both groups and recidivism in adults. For the marginal person, worse scores may lead to consequences like prolonged jail stays, which counteract potential benefits. We discuss possible mechanisms, including the existence of a mental health docket for misdemeanors, and effects of scores on bond posting, mental healthcare, type of housing within the jail, and length of stay.

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Journal of Human Resources Multiple-

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7.00

自引率

1.90%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Human Resources is among the leading journals in empirical microeconomics. Intended for scholars, policy makers, and practitioners, each issue examines research in a variety of fields including labor economics, development economics, health economics, and the economics of education, discrimination, and retirement. Founded in 1965, the Journal of Human Resources features articles that make scientific contributions in research relevant to public policy practitioners.