Gambling and Problem Gambling Within Forensic Population: A Review of the Literature

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dc.contributor.authorWilliams, Robert J.
dc.contributor.authorRoyston, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorHagen, Brad F.
dc.date.accessioned2007-08-28T16:20:42Z
dc.date.available2007-08-28T16:20:42Z
dc.date.issued2005-12
dc.descriptionSherpa Romeo green journal. Permission to archive accepted author manuscripten
dc.description.abstractA review of problem gambling in forensic populations suggests that one third of criminal offenders meet criteria for problem or pathological gambling. This is the highest rate yet found in any population. Approximately 50% of crime by incarcerated problem and pathological gamblers is reportedly committed to support gambling. The prevalence of gambling within correctional facilities (40%) appears lower than in the general population. However, inmates who do gamble tend to do so regularly, and problem and pathological gamblers are disproportionately represented among this group. Inmate screening for problem gambling and provision of specialized treatment are currently lacking in most correctional facilities. In addition to more screening and treatment, there needs to be greater vigilance in detecting gambling and enforcing its prohibition.en
dc.description.peer-reviewYesen
dc.identifier.citationWilliams, R. J., Royston, J., & Hagen, B. (2005). Gambling and problem gambling within forensic population: A review of the literature. Criminal Justice & Behavior: An International Journal, 32(6), 665-689. DOI: 10.1177/0093854805279947en
dc.identifier.issn0093-8548
dc.identifier.issn1552-3594
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/411
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherSageen
dc.publisher.facultySchool of Health Sciencesen
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Lethbridgeen
dc.publisher.urlhttps://doi.org/10.1177%2F0093854805279947
dc.subjectGamblingen
dc.subjectPrisonsen
dc.subjectForensicen
dc.subjectProblem Gamblingen
dc.titleGambling and Problem Gambling Within Forensic Population: A Review of the Literatureen
dc.typeArticleen
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