A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk
Paul Taylor
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Description for A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk
hardcover.
Within the domains of criminal justice and mental health care, critical debate concerning ‘care’ versus ‘control’ and ‘therapy’ versus ‘security’ is now commonplace. Indeed, the ‘hybridisation’ of these areas is now a familiar theme. This unique and topical text provides an array of expert analyses from key contributors in the field that explore the interface between criminal justice and mental health. Using concise yet robust definitions of key terms and concepts, it consolidates scholarly analysis of theory, policy and practice. Readers are provided with practical debates, in addition to the theoretical and ideological concerns surrounding the risk assessment, treatment, control ... Read more
Within the domains of criminal justice and mental health care, critical debate concerning ‘care’ versus ‘control’ and ‘therapy’ versus ‘security’ is now commonplace. Indeed, the ‘hybridisation’ of these areas is now a familiar theme. This unique and topical text provides an array of expert analyses from key contributors in the field that explore the interface between criminal justice and mental health. Using concise yet robust definitions of key terms and concepts, it consolidates scholarly analysis of theory, policy and practice. Readers are provided with practical debates, in addition to the theoretical and ideological concerns surrounding the risk assessment, treatment, control ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Policy Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447310334
SKU
V9781447310334
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Paul Taylor
Dr Paul Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Head of the Department of Social and Political Science, University of Chester, United Kingdom. Dr Karen Corteen is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Criminology in the Department of Social and Political Science, University of Chester, United Kingdom. Dr Sharon Morley is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and ... Read more
Reviews for A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk
"An excellent reference point for students, researchers and practitioners and importantly offers an insight into crucial debates around each subject in addtion to simple definitions." Prison Service Journal “In a bloated criminal justice system, where mental health is by far the biggest issue, this important book ought to be a required resource for all those interested in mental health; especially ... Read more