This book provides a concise introduction to key concepts in forensic mental health and outlines the discipline's relationship to the broader context of criminal justice and mental health care
systems in England and Wales. The book is intended for the newcomer to the topic of forensic mental health, including students of psychology, criminology, law, and mental health. The book
starts off by describing the criminal justice system and mental health legislation in England and Wales, then covers mental disorder and offending, entering the forensic mental health system,
the multidisciplinary team, risk assessment, treatment in prison, probationary services, mental health settings, and leaving the system. The readership for the book includes students and
professionals. McMurran is professor of forensic mental health in the Division of Psychiatry at the University of Nottingham. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
