Comparative Analysis of Violent Crime Statistics in Korea by Mental Illness Status (2012–2022): Implications of Deinstitutionalization
Over the past decade, the number and proportion of violent crimes committed by individuals with mental illness have increased relative to those without, suggesting potential unintended consequences of deinstitutionalization. This highlights the need for comprehensive mental health strategies, including more substantial community-based support.
Authors
- Cheol Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8394-3113)
- Jae‐Min Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-6306)
- Il‐Seon Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5370-7649)
- Seunghyong Ryu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6127-760X)
- Sung‐Wan Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6739-2163)
- Ju‐Yeon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0653-7223)
Institutions
- Chonnam National University (KR)
- Korea Peace Institute (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychiatry Investigation
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2024.0309
- Primary Topic
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Health and Welfare