New screening tools could identify ADHD in prison populations more effectively

Researchers have identified which neuropsychological tests best detect ADHD among incarcerated individuals, a finding with implications for correctional healthcare systems and criminal justice reform. Early ADHD identification in prisons could improve inmate management, reduce behavioral incidents, and inform sentencing and rehabilitation decisions.

Originaltitel: A Comparative Study of Prison Inmates With and Without ADHD: Which Neuropsychological and Self-Report Measures are Most Effective in Detecting ADHD Within Correctional Services?