For psychologists and psychiatrists working with offenders, this book examines the problems of criminal behavior as linked with mental disorder, including psychopathy, mental illness and mental handicap. Clinical assessment and clinical intervention for these three main groups will be explored, looking at details of practice, the programs themselves and their success rates. The volume further deals with conceptual issues and legal classification.

This volume explores applied research methods used in forensic settings, such as prisons, the probation service, courts and forensic mental health establishments, and provides a comprehensive how-to guide for forensic practitioners and researchers.