Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry

<p>Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry discusses a broad range of issues based around the psychiatric needs of adolescents and how these relate to offending behaviour. Its well-structured approach looks at assessment treatment and outcomes for different disorders and highlights the importance of effective interaction between specialist agencies. Services supporting the assessment and treatment of children and young people within forensic mental health services are influenced by professionals in many areas; the author base covers a wide range of disciplines and specialties to cover every aspect of adolescent forensic psychiatry.<br><br><br><br>Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry will be of special interest to people working with children and young people in secure care and to those working with all looked-after children. It will be of value to all those involved in the development of the needs of children and adolescents within educational social mental health and criminal justice services.</p>