Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Risk: Companions in Criminology

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection of criminal justice and mental health, with a focus on risk assessment and management. The book is divided into three parts:

A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk (Companions in Criminology and Criminal Justice)

by Paul Taylor

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1287 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	370 pages

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1. Part I: Foundations
2. Part II: Risk Assessment
3. Part III: Risk Management

Part I provides an overview of the history of criminal justice and mental health, the current state of the field, and the theoretical frameworks that guide risk assessment and management. Part II reviews the various risk assessment tools that are available, and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. Part III examines the different risk management strategies that can be used to reduce the risk of recidivism among individuals with mental illness.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and it offers practical guidance on how to assess and manage risk among individuals with mental illness.

Part I: Foundations

Part I of this book provides an overview of the history of criminal justice and mental health, the current state of the field, and the theoretical frameworks that guide risk assessment and management.

The first chapter provides a historical overview of the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. The chapter discusses the early days of psychiatry, when mental illness was often seen as a crime, and the development of the modern mental health system. The chapter also discusses the impact of deinstitutionalization on the criminal justice system.

The second chapter provides an overview of the current state of the field of criminal justice and mental health. The chapter discusses the prevalence of mental illness among criminal justice populations, the challenges of providing mental health services in correctional settings, and the need for evidence-based practices.

The third chapter discusses the theoretical frameworks that guide risk assessment and management. The chapter reviews the different theories of crime causation, and it discusses how these theories can be used to develop risk assessment tools and risk management strategies.

Part II: Risk Assessment

Part II of this book reviews the various risk assessment tools that are available, and discusses their strengths and weaknesses.

The fourth chapter discusses the different types of risk assessment tools that are available. The chapter reviews the strengths and weaknesses of each type of tool, and it provides guidance on how to choose the right tool for the job.

The fifth chapter discusses the process of risk assessment. The chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct a risk assessment, and it discusses the different factors that should be considered when making a risk assessment.

The sixth chapter discusses the use of risk assessment tools in criminal justice settings. The chapter discusses how risk assessment tools can be used to inform decision-making in a variety of criminal justice settings, including pretrial release, sentencing, and parole.

Part III: Risk Management

Part III of this book examines the different risk management strategies that can be used to reduce the risk of recidivism among individuals with mental illness.

The seventh chapter discusses the different types of risk management strategies that are available. The chapter reviews the strengths and weaknesses of each type of strategy, and it provides guidance on how to choose the right strategy for the job.

The eighth chapter discusses the process of risk management. The chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to develop and implement a risk management plan, and it discusses the different factors that should be considered when developing a risk management plan.

The ninth chapter discusses the use of risk management strategies in criminal justice settings. The chapter discusses how risk management strategies can be used to reduce the risk of recidivism among individuals with mental illness in a variety of criminal justice settings, including pretrial release, sentencing, and parole.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection of criminal justice and mental health, with a focus on risk assessment and management. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in the field of criminal justice and mental health.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of criminal justice and mental health, the current state of the field, and the theoretical frameworks that guide risk assessment and management. The book also reviews the various risk assessment tools that are available, and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, the book examines the different risk management strategies that can be used to reduce the risk of recidivism among individuals with mental illness.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and it offers practical guidance on how to assess and manage risk among individuals with mental illness.

A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk (Companions in Criminology and Criminal Justice)

by Paul Taylor

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1287 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	370 pages

FREE