Dutch Ministry of Justice

About: Dutch Ministry of Justice is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Poison control & Prison. The organization has 111 authors who have published 153 publications receiving 2764 citations.

What Can We Learn from the Evaluation of the Dutch National Risk Assessment

Abstract: In his article, “How Solid is the Dutch (and the British) National Risk Assessment,”(1) Dr. Charles Vlek evaluates the Dutch National Risk Assessment methodology (DNRA) based mainly on the 2009 method guide.4(2) Since we value methodological diversity, useful evaluations, and suggestions that help us cope with methodological and other problems, we welcome Dr. Vlek’s article, although we do not agree with it in a number of respects. In this Letter to the Editor, we wish to address, from an insiders’ perspective as members of the Methodology Working Group, some of the issues raised by Dr. Vlek, and clear up some misunderstandings.

Connecting EU Jurisdictions: Exploring How to Open Justice Across Member States Through ICT

Abstract: This article explores the concept of open justice in the context of European Union (EU) cross-border litigation and focusing on the e-justice dimension It does it looking both at the open justice

Changes in subjective wellbeing of prisoners on remand

Abstract: Purpose Low levels of subjective wellbeing in prisoners may relate to mental health problems and difficulties in reintegration after imprisonment. The development of subjective wellbeing during imprisonment is mostly unclear. The purpose of this paper is to explore this development in a longitudinal study in association with mental disorders and socioeconomic factors. Design/methodology/approach Subjective wellbeing was assessed via a visual analogue scale and retrieved at admission to remand prison and then again after four and eight weeks. Changes in subjective wellbeing between time-points were analyzed taking into account mental disorders and socioeconomic factors, which were assessed by use of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview – Plus and the Camberwell Assessment of Need – Forensic Version, respectively. Findings On average, subjective wellbeing declined directly after remand prison admission, but differences between individuals were found. At remand prison admission, subjective wellbeing significantly improved rather than declined in prisoners with alcohol and substance use disorders, housing problems, unemployment prior to incarceration and in relatively older prisoners. Other related factors did not add significance to this model. In contrast, during remand imprisonment subjective wellbeing displayed an overall increase. For this increase, no predicting factors were found. However, prisoners with an antisocial personality disorder are more at risk of experiencing a decrease in wellbeing during remand imprisonment. Originality/value In general, the Dutch prison system appears not to result in a decrease in subjective wellbeing in prisoners suffering from a mental disorder during remand imprisonment.

Comparing Income and Housing of Former Prisoners After Imprisonment with their Situation Before Imprisonment

Abstract: There is ample evidence that imprisonment deteriorates the income and housing situation of former prisoners. Little is known about the degree to which income and housing of (former) prisoners deteriorates during imprisonment. The objective of this article is to give a more detailed description of the changing income situation and housing situation during imprisonment by describing income and housing of (former) prisoners directly before and directly after imprisonment. To this end we make use of data on the entire population of prisoners who were released from Dutch prisons during the second half of 2008. Our results show that prisoners are characterised by a considerably problematic profile with regard to income and housing both before and after imprisonment. The income and housing situation of prisoners is worse directly after imprisonment than directly before imprisonment.