Neighbourhood outreach: a novel approach to Liaison and Diversion
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Aims and method: We evaluate the initial outcomes from the Cornwall Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service (CJLDS) which includes a pilot Neighbourhood Outreach scheme to support police with vulnerable individuals with suspected mental illness but not necessarily criminal involvement. Results: We review the first nine months’ operational data, including a six month follow-up of the initial three months’ to assess the impact of intervention. The service identified a large proportion of new cases of mental illness at an earlier stage. Intervention significantly reduced the number of contacts with police and may suggest a reduction in the severity of crime. Clinical implications: The Cornwall CJLDS with its pilot Neighbourhood Outreach has had a significant impact on both health and on crime, with additional cost savings. The degree to which this is replicable is discussed. Declaration of interest: None
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- Authors
- Earl, F., Cocksedge, K., Rheeder, B., Morgan, J., & Palmer, J.
- Affiliations
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Earl, Forbes
- ORCID
- Cocksedge, Karen
- Venue
- The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2015-05-21
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 573-585
- ISSN
- 1478-9949 (ISSN-L)
- 1478-9957
- OpenAlex
- W1896788309
- Cited by
- 12
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2
- FWCI
- 1.66
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Policing Practices and Perceptions
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Keywords
- mental illness, vulnerable individuals, early detection of mental disorders, crime severity, cost reduction, service evaluation, Cornwall
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