Research on Social Work Practice
An Initial Outcome Evaluation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment Under Tim's Law in Kentucky
Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess four outcomes among participants in Kentucky's assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program, which was created under Tim's Law, enacted in 2017. AOT is a court-ordered, community-based treatment approach for individuals living with serious mental illness. Method Quantitative data were collected for 220 AOT participants in Kentucky from July 2020 through December 2025 using administrative data, provider-completed administrative interviews, and structured interviews with …