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Using an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates both biological and psychological perspectives, eight articles discuss treatment approaches for offenders with mental disorders. Subjects covered are administration of programs, legal aspects, community-based forensic treatment, prison treatment, inpatient treatment, as well as treatment of the sexual offender, those with mental retardation, and juveniles. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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This volume presents current treatment approaches for offenders with mental disorders in a variety of settings. After reviewing administrative and legal issues in the provision of care, the volume addresses therapeutic work with inpatients, outpatients, and incarcerated persons. Separate chapters cover special issues in treatment of sexual offenders, offenders with mental retardation, and juvenile offenders. Throughout, the approaches featured are interdisciplinary and eclectic, incorporating biological and psychological perspectives.
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