AN EXAMINATION OF PROBATION OFFICER ATTITUDES TOWARDS JUVENILE AND ADULT OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

Author

Michael Stephen Skirius

Date

2020

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Counseling

Committee Chair

Leigh Holman

Committee Member

Steven West

Committee Member

Patrick Murphy

Committee Member

Haley Zettler

Abstract

This cross-sectional survey examines probation officers attitudes towards offenders with mental illness (OMI) using demographic data and the Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Ill (CAMI) scale, following community demonstrations for systemic criminal justice reforms in 2020. Results indicate officers exhibit elevated attitudes of Benevolence and Community Mental Health Ideology towards OMI, which indicates fewer stigmatizing beliefs towards OMI than previous research. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest

Recommended Citation

Skirius, Michael Stephen, "AN EXAMINATION OF PROBATION OFFICER ATTITUDES TOWARDS JUVENILE AND ADULT OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2784.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/2784