The mentally disordered criminal is a public nightmare, and themanagement of these offenders can be driven as much by politicaland economic concerns as by scien

This new edition provides readers with a fresh, updated guide to the latest developments in the social context, management, and treatment of offenders in mental

Contributors to this volume present and discuss new data which suggest that major mental disorder substantially increases the risk of violent crime. These findi

This comprehensive book addresses the complex issues associated with the criminalization of mentally ill offenders in the United States and the ways in which so

This volume presents current treatment approaches for offenders with mental disorders in a variety of settings. After reviewing administrative and legal issues