The mentally disordered criminal is a public nightmare, and the management of these offenders can be driven as much by political and economic concerns as by scientific evidence and professional judgement within the fields of mental health and correction services. This book aims to provide a critical and focused review of knowledge and best practice in this field for mental health and correction professionals and for those concerned with policy and management of services for these offenders.
Mentally disordered offenders include offenders who suffer from schizophrenia, major...
The mentally disordered criminal is a public nightmare, and the management of these offenders can be driven as much by political and economic concerns...