Court Mandated Outpatient Treatment (MOT) Options – Are They Clinically Appropriate?
Justice Health
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, Primary Health and Continuing Care in the Community category.
Contact: Rhonda Halpin
Abstract
There is some association between mental illness and offending behaviour. Diversion of defendants from courts to inpatient treatment is linked with reductions in recidivism rates. It is not clear whether those defendants that are diverted re-offend at similar rates compared with non-mentally ill defendants with similar offences, managed by non-custodial means. Results of this project show that the use of Mandated Outpatient Treatment (MOT) has improved outcomes and reduced recidivism for people facing the criminal justice system. Among participants of this project symptom severity decreased in 68%, compliance with treatment and attendance for appointments increased in 76% and 77% of cases respectively. Furthermore, Case Managers observed improvements in relationships with family and reduced severity of substance misuse over the project period.
The full entry document can be downloaded in the formats listed below:
Court Mandated Outpatient Treatment (MOT) Options – Are They Clinically Appropriate? (71KB)
Court Mandated Outpatient Treatment (MOT) Options – Are They Clinically Appropriate? (106KB)
