RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Returning the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity to the Community: A New Scale to Determine Readiness
JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online
JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
SP 401
OP 413
VO 17
IS 4
A1 Eisner, Harry R.
YR 1989
UL http://jaapl.org/content/17/4/401.abstract
AB The very difficult and very important decision on the readiness of an insanity acquittee for community treatment is often based on informal, invalidated criteria. A more standardized approach is needed. The bases for decisions can then be more clearly articulated and the adequacy of recommendations evaluated. This article describes the development of a scale designed to help guide decisions on readiness for community treatment.