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Employment considerations for individuals with psychiatric disabilities and criminal histories: Consumer perspectives.
- Source :
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation . 2011, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p129-141. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The purpose of this qualitative project was to explore employment-related considerations through the perspectives of supported employment consumers with both psychiatric disabilities and criminal offense histories. Fourteen individuals participated in semi-structured interviews. Resulting themes included the importance of nonvocational services; relationship between mental illness and criminal activity; impact of mental illness and offense history on employment; helpful elements of supported employment; and recovery and advice to others. These findings help to explain how supported employment can mitigate social underachievement and social decline in an especially high need population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10522263
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65504218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-2011-0560