Study of Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Individuals Evaluated for Insanity

• NCJ Number: 95640
• Journal: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 28 Issue: 1 Dated: (1984) Pages: 3-10
• Author(s): R Rogers; W Seman; J Stampley
• Date Published: 1984
• Length: 8 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: A modified version of this paper was presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference in Chicago, IL, October 6, 1983.

Annotation

Social and demographic characteristics were compared for 115 clinically evaluated and legally adjudicated on the issue of sanity.

Abstract

Prior history of schizophrenia, previous treatment 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. Tables and 18 references are supplied. (Author abstract modified)