Victimization of mental illness

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

r-anges from severe to ones that can be managed well
-wide range of diagnosis
-some require time in institutions while others always in community

Question 2

extent and who

Answer 2

-HIGHER RATES for VIOLENT & PROPERTY CRIMES
-those treated in pyschiatric facilities…HIGHER RATES OF victimization

Question 3

why at greater risk?

Answer 3

less likely to get what they need
-HIGHER RATES of homelessness, poverty, substance abuse
-LESS ABLE to monitor environment and engage in self-protection
-may have GREATER EXPOSURE to motivated offenders
-some have HIGHER RATES OF violence– trigger response of any kind
-caretakers have trouble managing those with severe symptoms

Question 4

responses

Answer 4

LESS LIKELY TO REPORT TO POLICE**
-may FEAR not being believed or taken seriously

Question 5

prevention

Answer 5

• Treatment providers and victim service agencies need to be aware of
  special needs
  *ENCOURAGING people to stick to their treatment
• for greater SOCIAL SUPPORT for individuals with mental illness, their
  family members, and caregivers
• Need for GREATER ATTENTION