JOURNAL ARTICLE

Findings in the Area of Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Reported from Old Dominion University (Is the Defendant Mad or Bad? the Association Between Mental Health, Race and Sex In Sentencing In Federal Courts).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 312 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a study examining the relationship between mental health indicators and sentencing decisions in U.S. federal courts. Conducted by researchers from Old Dominion University, the study utilizes weighted negative binomial regression modeling to analyze how mental health, race, and sex influence sentence lengths across different crime types. Findings suggest that mental health can serve both as a mitigating and aggravating factor in sentencing, with its impact varying based on the defendant's race and sex. The research highlights the complexity of perceptions surrounding mental health in legal contexts and emphasizes the need for further exploration of these dynamics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/08, p312
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187199402
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