Working with the mentally disordered offender in the community

By P. Vaughan, D. Badger

Subjects: Deinstitutionalization, Rehabilitation, Violence, Care, Mentally handicapped offenders, Community mental health services, Mental Disorders, Offenders with mental disabilities, Community Mental Health Services

Description: This text is written for those who carry professional responsibilty for the care and supervision of mentally disordered offender in the community. Topics covered include the British legal and social policy context; discrimination and prejudice; the assessment of risk; and case management.