Managing Personality Disordered Offenders in the Community by... - 9781583917398

Taylor & Francis

Managing Personality Disordered Offenders in the CommunityA Psychological Approach\nAuthor(s): John Dowsett, Jackie Craissati\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781583917398, 978-1583917398\nSynopsis\nDrawing on the latest evidence from the disparate worlds of mental health and criminal justice, Managing Personality Disordered Offenders in the Community provides a practical guide to the management and treatment of a group who comprise some of the most troubled offenders, who provoke the most anxiety in our society.\n\nIllustrated throughout with relevant case examples, this book provides a detailed account of key issues in the assessment of both personality disorder and offending. Dowsett and Craissati explore the current state of knowledge regarding treatment approaches, before suggesting a framework for thinking about community management, legislation, and multi-agency practice. The book concludes with a discussion.