The Therapeutic Milieu Under Fire : Security and Insecurity in Forensic Mental Health.

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Adlam, John.
Imprint:London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Description:1 online resource (258 pages)
Language:English
Series:Forensic Focus
Forensic focus.
Subject:Forensic psychiatry -- Great Britain.
Mentally ill offenders -- Mental health services -- Great Britain.
Forensic Psychiatry -- methods.
Criminal Or Forensic Psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Forensic Psychology.
Forensic psychiatry.
Mentally ill offenders -- Mental health services.
Great Britain.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11143116
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Other authors / contributors:Aiyegbusi, Anne.
Kleinot, Pam.
ISBN:9780857005342
0857005340
1849052581
9781849052580
9781283905817
1283905817
0857005340
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Print version record.
Summary:This groundbreaking book explores the psychodynamics and socio-politics of the forensic therapeutic milieu, addressing some of the most difficult and complex issues facing practitioners. It sets out a psycho-social framework for understanding the predicament and the needs of those who live in and those who work in forensic mental health settings. It brings to life the thinking of those working on the frontline in an increasingly difficult and hostile environment, and draws together fresh and stimulating approaches to engagement with highly complex individuals who present challenges to traditio.
Other form:Print version: 9781849052580