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Behavior
Research on behavior reported by D.K. Malone et al
March 7th, 2009
"Homeless adults with serious mental illnesses and chronic substance abuse problems have few housing options, a problem compounded when a criminal background is present. This study compared the criminal backgrounds and other characteristics of homeless individuals who succeeded in housing (retained housing continuously for two years) and those who failed in housing," scientists writing in the journal Psychiatric Services report. "The study population consisted of homeless adults with behavioral health disorders who moved into supportive housing between January 1, 2000, and June 30, 2004, regardless of criminal background. Data about criminal history and other...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-03-07)
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