A Study of Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Individuals Evaluated for Insanity
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
- Vol. 28 (1) , 3-10
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624x8402800102
Abstract
Social and demographic characteristics were com pared for 115 clinically evaluated and legally adjudicated on the issue of sanity. Prior history of schizophrenia, previous treat ment with psychoactive medication, absence of alcoholism, and completion of high school were all associated with individuals being clinically evaluated and legally adjudged insane. These and other findings were discussed with respect to the current research on insanity determinations.Keywords
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