The outcome of a court diversion scheme: Six month follow up

The aim of this study was to report the outcome of a court diversion scheme in England for mentally disordered offenders. Sixty-five (34%) offenders w ere followed up and interviewed concerning their aftercare from the diversi on. The results initially described the data and reasons for the missing po pulation Sixty-five offenders were then described in term of their charges, diagnoses, types of recommendations from the community psychiatric nurses for diversion and the final decision from the court. What followed were the results focusing on the aftercare that the offenders had received, six mon ths after diversion. The aftercare included whether or not they had sought help from mental health professionals, probation officers, social workers, community psychiatric nurses and voluntary agencies. Also, opinions were co llected on further support that they wanted to receive.