Handbook of Forensic Mental Health

by Soothill; Keith

• ISBN13: 9781843922629
• ISBN10: 1843922622
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781136308796
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Willan

Summary

This is a comprehensive reference book on forensic mental health. It is concerned with both theory and practice, including issues and approaches to assessment, management and treatment. The book focuses on the key topics and issues underpinning the developing body of knowledge in forensic mental health and its place in contemporary society. It provides:an account of the historical development of forensic mental health, along with a description of the three mental health systems operating in the UK.an in-depth analysis of the forensic mental health process and system, including an analysis of the different systems used for juveniles and adults.an examination of the main issues in forensic mental health including sex offending, personality disorders and addiction.a breakdown of the key skills needed for forensic mental health practice.This is an authorative reference book which will be a crucial text for practitioners, academics and students working in and studying forensic mental health. Contributors to the book are drawn from the leading academics and practioners in the field.

Table of Contents

List of abbreviations

List of figures and tables

Notes on contributors

Setting the scene - The administrative and social framework

Introduction

Understanding forensic mental health and the variety of professional voices

The forensic mental health system in the United Kingdom

The origins and early development of forensic mental health

Understanding the forensic mental health process and the systems

Introduction

The process and systems for juveniles and young persons

The process and systems for adults

Non-custodial sentences and mentally disordered offenders

Mental healthcare in prisons

Release procedures and forensic mental health

Developing a knowledge base - Key issues in forensic mental health

Diagnosis, medical models and formulations

Understanding and managing risk

Mental health law and risk management

The law relating to mentally disordered persons in the criminal justice system

Assessment and treatment of offenders with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Aggression and violence

Personality disorders

Criminality among persons with severe mental illness

Substance abuse

Sexual offenders with mental health problems: epidemiology, assessment and treatment

Skills for forensic mental health practitioners

Introduction

The expert witness: professional practice and pitfalls

Focusing on treatment: the main interventions and their implications

Inpatient care and management

The crimes and pathologies of passion: love, jealousy and the pursuit of justice

Glossary

Index

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