Exploring the link between incarceration and homelessness for individuals with serious mental illness
The Jail-to-Homelessness Pipeline and Serious Mental Illness
This study looks at how being in jail impacts the health and lives of people with serious mental illness, especially when they end up homeless afterward, and it aims to find better ways for mental health services to help them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877904 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how incarceration affects the health and social outcomes of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), particularly focusing on the transition from jail to homelessness. The study aims to identify the unmet needs of these individuals and how public mental health systems can better support them. By employing mixed methods, the research will analyze data from various sources, including correctional facilities and homeless populations, to understand the challenges faced by this vulnerable group. The ultimate goal is to develop strategies to reduce health inequities and improve access to mental health resources for those affected.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with serious mental illness who have experienced incarceration and are at risk of homelessness.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have serious mental illness or have not been incarcerated may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health services and support systems for individuals with serious mental illness transitioning from incarceration to community living.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing the needs of individuals with serious mental illness in correctional settings can lead to better health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Castillo, Enrico Guanzon — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Castillo, Enrico Guanzon
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.