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To systematically evaluate psychosocial functioning and assess behavioral, institutional, and treatment-related challenges among individuals in supermaximum security housing.

October 25, 2006Criminal Justice and Behavior

Assessment of Psychosocial Impairment in a Supermaximum Security Unit Sample

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To systematically evaluate psychosocial functioning and assess behavioral, institutional, and treatment-related challenges among individuals in supermaximum security housing.
Evaluated residents in a Washington State supermaximum security unit using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and operational, situation-specific measures.
Conducted factor analysis on BPRS scores to compare factor structures with those established in other psychiatric populations.
Demonstrated that the BPRS is a reliable and effective instrument for evaluating psychosocial impairment in supermaximum security settings.
Identified that a significant proportion of residents exhibit severe psychosocial impairment and meet clinical criteria for serious mental illness.

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Observational study reveals high rates of serious mental illness in supermaximum security residents, highlighting the utility of standardized psychiatric assessments.

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Cloyes et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6f1f4a31a3df8243278fa2 https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854806288143

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Observational study reveals high rates of serious mental illness in supermaximum security residents, highlighting the utility of standardized psychiatric assessments.

Assessment of Psychosocial Impairment in a Supermaximum Security Unit Sample

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