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Findings of a Formative Evaluation of a Transitional Housing Program for Forensic Patients Discharged into the Community

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Title: Findings of a Formative Evaluation of a Transitional Housing Program for Forensic Patients Discharged into the Community
Language: English
Authors: Cherner, Rebecca, Nandlal, Joan, Ecker, John, Aubry, Tim, Pettey, Donna
Source: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. 2013 52(3):157-180.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Health Services, Stakeholders, Foreign Countries, Housing, Program Development, Patients, Formative Evaluation, Homeless People, Mixed Methods Research, Transitional Programs, Mental Health, Criminals, Psychiatric Hospitals
Geographic Terms: Canada
DOI: 10.1080/10509674.2012.754826
ISSN: 1050-9674
Abstract: Using results from a formative evaluation, this article describes the transitional rehabilitation housing pilot (TRHP) program located in two metropolitan Canadian cities. TRHP is an innovative community mental health service, created to support hospitalized forensic patients in their transition to living independently in the community. The evaluation used a multimethod, multi-informant approach to describe TRHP services and assess their quality. Results suggest that TRHP is serving the intended population and generally being implemented as planned. Stakeholders identified numerous strengths and weaknesses of the program. Findings are discussed in the context of previous research and their implications for future program development. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 31
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: EJ1002235
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Using results from a formative evaluation, this article describes the transitional rehabilitation housing pilot (TRHP) program located in two metropolitan Canadian cities. TRHP is an innovative community mental health service, created to support hospitalized forensic patients in their transition to living independently in the community. The evaluation used a multimethod, multi-informant approach to describe TRHP services and assess their quality. Results suggest that TRHP is serving the intended population and generally being implemented as planned. Stakeholders identified numerous strengths and weaknesses of the program. Findings are discussed in the context of previous research and their implications for future program development. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
ISSN:1050-9674
DOI:10.1080/10509674.2012.754826