Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners

ISBN-13: 9780367478308 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 194 str.

Nichola Tyler; Anne Sheeran

Opis

Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems is the first book to focus specifically on the best practice for working with autism in criminal justice and forensic mental health settings by integrating current theory, research, and clinical practice.

Spis treści

Series Foreword Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Part I: Understanding Autism 1: Autism: Context and Diagnosis Chapter 2: Autism and Mental Health 3: Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood Part II: Forensic Issues 4: Autism and Offending Behaviour 5: Questioning Autistic People: Police and Courts 6: Supporting Autistic People in Prisons 7: Supporting Autistic People in Secure Hospitals and Beyond  8: Offence Focused Interventions for Autistic People 9: Risk Assessment with Autistic People Part III: Clinical Issues 10: Strategies for Supporting Autistic People 11: What Support Interventions are Helpful for Families and Carers of Autistic People in the Criminal Justice System? 12: Women and Autism 13: Victimisation Experiences of Autistic People and Restorative Practice Approaches to Repairing Harm Part IV: Future Directions 14: Future Directions for Research and Practice