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T O Stern

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PubMed1987

Methodology for the analysis of civil commitment detention times and costs.

The authors expand their methodology for quantifying and comparing civil commitment processes by developing new formulas for the determination of the average commitment detention time and cost. They also examine the effects of specific changes in commitment procedures on the average detention time and cost. Using data from Oregon's civil commitment process, the authors present several examples of the practical application of their methodology and conclude with a discussion of its major administrative and research implications.

Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders↗
PubMed1986

A method for quantifying and comparing civil commitment processes.

The authors present a three-step civil commitment model and formulas for calculating 1) the probability of release from the commitment process and 2) the relative importance of the three steps in determining outcome. Using data from Oregon's civil commitment process, they present five examples that demonstrate how their method might be used to study and monitor civil commitment processes within and between jurisdictions. The major public policy and research implications are discussed.

Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders↗
PubMed1986

A methodology for predicting the effects of changes in civil commitment decision making.

We review a three-step civil commitment model and formulas for calculating the probability of release from commitment and the relative importance of the three steps in determining the outcome. New formulas are developed which enable predictions to be made about the effects of changes on the outcome of the three steps on the release probability. With the use of data from Oregon's civil commitment process, we present an example of the application of the methodology and conclude with a discussion of its major administrative and research implications.

Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders↗