Using Clinical and Criminal Involvement Factors to Explain Homelessness among Clients of a Psychiatric Probation and Parole Service
Description:
This study sought to examine the rate of homelessness and the extent to which lifetime homelessness was associated with clinical factors, such as diagnosis and treatment history; or criminal factors, such as criminal behavior and arrest history, among psychiatric probationers and parolees. Nearly half of the clients screened had experienced homelessness in their lifetime. In a logistic regression model to explain lifetime homelessness, significant factors were younger age, less education, a greater number of lifetime arrests, a schizophrenia diagnosis, and reporting both an alcohol and drug problem. Implications for service delivery with this population are discussed. (Authors)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
1999
Volume:
70
Issue:
1
Pages:
75-87