Outpatient Commitment in Mental Health: Is Coercion the Price of Community Services?

Authors

Coimbra Sirica

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

7-11-2000

Abstract

This paper reviews the debate over civil commitment to outpatient settings of people with mental illness who are considered too ill and/or too dangerous to be left on their own in their communities. The choices of two states — Maryland and New York — in dealing with this issue are reviewed. Alternative ways of drawing people into treatment and keeping them there are also discussed.

Comments

Issue brief no. 757

Recommended Citation

Sirica, Coimbra, "Outpatient Commitment in Mental Health: Is Coercion the Price of Community Services?" (2000). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 51.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/51

Open Access

yes