III. Mental Health Offenders

Incentive Tools:

Since nearly half of offenders with mental illness suffer from substance abuse problems as well, drug testing is an effective control for staff. Other effective controls are sponsors in the community, who assist offenders in managing behavior, and therapy to assist them in maintaining control. Offenders who are required to attend mental health counseling, or other rehabilitative services should be held accountable, through a behavior contract, for doing so just as other offenders are.