Date of Award
10-22-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Criminal Justice
First Advisor
Robert Lytle
Abstract
More than half the correctional population has a mental health disorder (NIH, 2022). Having a mental health disorder can severely interfere in one’s transition back into the community, specifically surrounding their access to employment. This dissertation analyzes the extent to which the mental health of previously incarcerated individuals affects their employment upon release. Results from this study concluded that having a mental health diagnosis did interfere with previously incarcerated individuals’ access to employment, especially if those individuals were black. This dissertation concludes with a discussion of the findings, limitations, contributions, as well as implications for practitioners, policy makers and researchers.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Tionna S., "Mental Illness Amongst Incarcerated Individuals and Its Effect on Gaining Employment" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 1228.
https://research.ualr.edu/etd/1228
