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Harmonizing Databases? Evaluating Effectiveness of A Statewide Public Mental Health Reentry Program [English and Spanish versions]

Hartwell, Stephanie W.
Deng, Xiaogang
Fisher, William H.
Fulwiler, Carl E.
Pinals, Debra A.
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2012-06-01
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Describes a study which will establish a combined dataset “harmonizing” existing administrative databases to evaluate the effectiveness of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Forensic Transition Team (FTT). The FTT is a case coordinator-based reentry program that serves persons with serious mental illness (SMI) transitioning from prisons. As needed, the FTT coordinators advocate for clients by attending discharge-planning meetings, providing linkages to providers, and tracking clients’ progress for three months post-release. A Spanish translation of this publication is available for download.

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10.7191/pib.1072
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