A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk

Bristol University Press

Explore the critical intersection of criminal justice and mental health with 'A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk'. This comprehensive book offers expert analyses on the 'care' versus 'control' and 'therapy' versus 'security' debates, consolidating scholarly insights into theory, policy, and practice. Discover practical debates alongside theoretical and ideological concerns surrounding risk assessment, treatment, control, and risk management in a cross-disciplinary context. Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this 366-page paperback includes recommended further reading and a legislation index. Written by Dr. Paul Taylor and published by Policy Press in 2014, it provides concise definitions of key terms and concepts for a clear understanding. Key Features: - Expert analyses on criminal justice and mental health interface - Explores 'care' vs 'control' and 'therapy' vs 'security' debates - Covers risk assessment, treatment, control, and management - Suitable for students, researchers, and practitioners - Includes further reading and legislation index Product Summary: Companion book on Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Risk by Dr. Paul Taylor, published by Policy Press. Educational genre, paperback format, 366 pages, released in 2014. ISBN: 9781447310341.