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Abstract: 

Our regular review of the research literature includes summaries of “Longer-Term Impacts of Mental Health Courts: Recidivism Two Years After Exit” by Virginia Hiday, Bradley Ray, and Heathcote Wales Psychiatric Services (Published online November 16, 2015) 1–6 and “California’s Public Safety Realignment: Correctional Policy Based on Stakes Rather Than Risk” by Julie Gerlinger and Susan Turner 6(8) Criminal Justice Policy Review (2015) 805–827.

Keywords: recidivism studies; individualized treatment plans and monitoring; reductions in arrests; ways to reduce prison population; criminal history; overall risk to recidivate

Affiliations:  1: UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs.