"Thompson said having caseworkers persuade people with mentally illness to go into treatment voluntarily is more effective than involuntary outpatient commitment."
I sure would like to see the study that supports this statement made by Mr. Thompson.
Studies on Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra's Law) have proved: 77 percent fewer experienced hospitalizations compared to before participation; 74 percent fewer experienced homelessness compared to before participation; 83 percent fewer experienced arrests compared to before participation; 88 percent fewer experienced incarceration compared to before participation.
Additionally, among surveyed participants in Kendra’s Law: 75 percent said AOT helped to gain control over their lives; 81 percent said it helped them to get well and stay well; 90 percent said it made them more likely to keep appointments and to take medication.
Tennessee bill divides advocates for mentally ill
"Thompson said having caseworkers persuade people with mentally illness to go into treatment voluntarily is more effective than involuntary outpatient commitment."
I sure would like to see the study that supports this statement made by Mr. Thompson.
Studies on Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra's Law) have proved: 77 percent fewer experienced hospitalizations compared to before participation; 74 percent fewer experienced homelessness compared to before participation; 83 percent fewer experienced arrests compared to before participation; 88 percent fewer experienced incarceration compared to before participation.
Additionally, among surveyed participants in Kendra’s Law: 75 percent said AOT helped to gain control over their lives; 81 percent said it helped them to get well and stay well; 90 percent said it made them more likely to keep appointments and to take medication.
Source: www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org>