Background: There is recent evidence to suggest that sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
increases risk of criminal justice system involvement, including incarceration. The objective …

Objective: Whether a diagnosis of a mental disorder contributes to the risk of poorer correctional
outcomes is controversial. This study aimed to clarify the extent to which mental and …

Background Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious hidden health issue disproportionately
affecting people who experience incarceration. Objective We examined the association …

Previous research has shown that a significant percentage of offenders are affected by adult
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its related symptoms, however it is …

Impaired cognitive function has been associated with criminal behavior. In Canada it is unknown
the extent to which this disorder affects federal inmates or its impact on key correctional …

While there is now a considerable literature on the extent of mental disorder (MD) within
correctional settings, there is much less research on the correctional outcomes of offenders with …

This study examines the effectiveness of the Tupiq program, a culturally specific program for
Inuit sex offenders that incorporates cognitive behavioural methods with traditional Inuit …

"The results of a Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) national mental health survey (N =
1,108) were used to determine prevalence rates of comorbid disorders among incoming …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized
by difficulties regulating attention, activity, and impulsivity. Predominantly diagnosed in …

This study provides a comprehensive estimate of recidivism rates of federally sentenced
offenders based on reconvictions that resulted in returns to federal custody or in provincial or …