Effectiveness of work skills programmes for offenders with mental disorders: A systematic review.

Background: Academic literature and government initiatives have emphasised the importance of work as a means of improving health and reducing reoffending among offenders with mental disorders. Whilst a number of work skills programmes have shown promise for offenders more generally, evaluation of evidence for their effectiveness for those with a mental disorder is lacking, particularly in relation to improving employment outcomes.

Aims: To assess the evidence on the effectiveness of work skills programmes for mentally disordered offenders.