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Zusatztext This is an excellent book and Laing is to be congratulated for putting together a truly intelligent book. Informationen zum Autor Judith Laing is a Lecturer in Law at Cardiff Law School, University of Wales, Cardiff Klappentext This book is a comprehensive account of how mentally disordered offenders are treated when they come into contact with the criminal justice system. It traces the historical developments and analyzes the existing mental health and criminal provisions. It includes a theoretical overview of the law and an analysis of some of the theoretical issues surrounding the treatment and detention of mentally disordered offenders. Zusammenfassung Identifies some of the practical difficulties that occur when mentally disordered offenders come into contact with the criminal justice system. The book analyzes and addresses some of the theoretical issues and concerns surrounding the treatment and detention of mentally disordered offenders. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of tables List of charts List of cases List of statutes Preface Part One 1: The basic principles 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Who are mentally disordered offenders? 1.3: What role does psychiatry play in the treatment of mental disorder? 1.4: How should mentally disordered offenders be treated? 1.5: What is diversion? 1.6: Conclusion 2: The historical context 2.1: Introduction 2.2: The origins of contemporary policies and philosophies 2.3: The 1970's reform movement 2.4: Government action 2.5: The Mental Health (Amendment) Act 1982 2.6: The Mental Health Act 1983 2.7: Reaction to the new act 2.8: Conclusion 3: Diversion under the Mental Health Act 1983 and related provisions 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Arrest 3.3: Prosecution 3.4: Remand 3.5: Sentencing 3.6: Conclusion 4: The development of an explicit diversion policy for mentally disordered offenders 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Setting the stage for reform - the failures of the 1980's 4.3: The solution - the diversion of mentally disordered offenders 4.4: The introduction of diversion schemes 4.5: National recognition and implementation of diversion policy 4.6: A collaborative strategic approach 4.7: The impact of diversion policy 4.8: The difficulties with diversion 4.9: Conclusion Part Two 5: Diversion in West Yorkshire - A process study 5.1: Introduction 5.2: Research Methodology 5.3: Identifying the research site 5.4: The data collection process 5.5: The quantitative study 5.6: The qualitative study 5.7: Stimulus for reform - The "Mentally disordered offenders" conference 5.8: The development of local diversion initiatives 5.9: Region wide developments 5.10: A process evaluation - overview 5.11: Conclusion 6: Diversion in West Yorkshire - an impact study 6.1: Introduction 6.2: Part One - the quantitative analysis 6.3: Part Two - the qualitative analysis 6.4: Conclusion 7: Conclusion Appendix A. Diversion under the existing provisions Appendix B. Police Station Assessment (PSA Model) Appendix C. Court Psychiatrist Assessment (NAC/PAC Models) Appendix D. Court Panel Assessment (MAAP Model) Appendix E. (a) Letter to interviewees (b) Interview schedule Bibliography ...
