Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ881589
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Apr
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1055-3835
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Substance Use, Criminal Activity, and Mental Health among Violent and Nonviolent Rural Probationers
Webster, J. Matthew; Dickson, Megan F.; Saman, Daniel M.; Mateyoke-Scrivner, Allison; Oser, Carrie B.; Leukefeld, Carl
Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, v30 n2 p99-111 Apr 2010
Differences between violent and nonviolent probationers were examined in the growing, yet understudied, rural probation population. Violent rural probationers had higher rates of substance use, criminal activity, and mental health symptoms than did nonviolent rural probationers. Implications for practitioners are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Crime, Criminals, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Violence, Law Enforcement, Rural Areas, Mental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Counseling, Measures (Individuals), At Risk Persons
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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