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Beyond Legal Rights: Understanding Mental Health and Autonomy in Criminal Self‐Representation

open access: yesBehavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This qualitative study examines criminal defendants who waived legal representation to self‐represent in court. Through interviews with 16 participants and courtroom observations, findings reveal intersecting factors driving this decision: mental health challenges, desire for autonomy, attorney mistrust, dissatisfaction with past legal ...
Shai Farber
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Association of Self‐Rated Attribution of Blame for Criminal Acts and of Psychiatric Symptoms Among Patients Undergoing Specialist Forensic Psychiatric Treatment in Japan

open access: yesCriminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Treatment goals for offenders with mental disorders include restoring and maintaining health, establishing social participation and preventing negative outcomes, including further offending. The development of patient insight into their prior offences may facilitate their reintegration into society and prevent further harms. Aims To
Ikuko Arakawa   +3 more
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