Forensic Psychiatry for Health Professionals

This book describes the forensic system, the nature of clients and the assessment and therapy programmes needed to foster the individuals change in behaviour, while ensuring the protection of other members of society and property.

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This book examines a relatively new area of practice for health professionals - the combination of psychiatry and law. This book should be of interest to occupational therapists; mental health professionals; students in criminology/rehabilitative practices; nurses; recreation officers; and social workers.