Forensic practice in the community

Forensic practice in the community is a neglected subject. There are many books looking at forensic work in secure settings, such as prisons or hospitals, but very little has been written about forensic practice in the community. This book describes the current and exciting developments in this area...

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Other Authors: Ashmore, Zoƫ (Editor), Shuker, Richard (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Routledge 2014
Series:Issues in forensic psychology 5
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: Introduction and assessment.
  • Overview of forensic services in the community
  • Assessment in community settings
  • Dilemmas and ethical decision-making: reflective practice in community settings
  • International perspectives
  • Part 2: Treatment approaches.
  • Working with sex offenders in community settings
  • Violent offending: developments in assessment and treatment in the community
  • Learning disabilities.
  • Addressing substance misuse: developments in community-based interventions
  • Part 3: Management in the community.
  • Managing risk in the community
  • Family intervention: multisystemic Therapy
  • Offending behaviour programmes: managing the transition from prison into the community
  • Community risk management for high harm personality disordered offenders
  • Desistance from crime
  • Future directions for forensic practice in the community.