Managing Personality Disordered Offenders in the Community

<p>Drawing on the latest evidence from the disparate worlds of mental health and criminal justice <em>Managing Personality Disordered Offenders in the Community</em> 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.</p><p></p><p>Illustrated 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 of community pilot projects currently taking place throughout England and Wales.</p><p></p><p><em>Managing Personality Disordered Offenders in the Community</em> is an accessible and informative guide for trainees and practitioners working in the fields of mental health social services and the criminal justice system.</p>