"Harmonizing Databases? Evaluating A Public Mental Health Reentry Program" by Stephanie W. Hartwell, Xiaogang Deng et al.

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Article Title

Harmonizing Databases? Evaluating Effectiveness of A Statewide Public Mental Health Reentry Program

Authors

Stephanie W. Hartwell, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Xiaogang Deng, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
William H. Fisher, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Carl E. Fulwiler, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Debra A. Pinals, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow

Document Type

Research in the Works

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

Hartwell, Stephanie W.; Deng, Xiaogang; Fisher, William H.; Fulwiler, Carl E.; and Pinals, Debra A. (2012) "Harmonizing Databases? Evaluating Effectiveness of A Statewide Public Mental Health Reentry Program," Psychiatry Information in Brief: Vol. 9: Iss. 7, Article 1.
Available at: http://escholarship.umassmed.edu/pib/vol9/iss7/1