Conclusion

Samuel Adjorlolo; Heng Choon Chan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-71024-8_17

Conclusion

Samuel Adjorlolo, Heng Choon Chan

Department of Mental Health

City University of Hong Kong

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Abstract

Policymakers and the general public have expressed concerns regarding crime and the activities of criminals in several African countries, including South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria. Of interest also is the discussion relating to the intersection between crime, mental health and criminal justice. While many of the discussions in this book have centred on various crimes such as murder, kidnapping and internet fraud, there is limited empirical work on mental health and criminal offending in particular and the criminal justice system in general. The potential risk factors for mental health problems in African countries increases the likelihood that persons embroiled in the criminal justice system have mental health problems that warrant treatment/rehabilitation as opposed to punishment. This topical area is attractive for future criminal justice system research in Africa.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Crime, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System in Africa
Subtitle of host publication	A Psycho-Criminological Perspective
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	397-405
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030710248
ISBN (Print)	9783030710231
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71024-8_17
Publication status	Published - 26 Aug 2021

Keywords

Africa
Crime
Criminal justice
Mental health
Rehabilitation
Risk assessment

UN SDGs

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