companion to criminal justice, mental health and risk, Paperback/Paul Taylor

Exploring the relationship and critical debates between criminal justice and mental health care, this topical collection provides a reference guide to over 245 key terms and concepts in both fields, consolidating analysis of theory, policy, and practice for each. In addition to theoretical and ideological concerns, the authors provide readers with examples of practical debates surrounding risk assessment, treatment, control, and risk management. The book also includes recommended reading and an index of legislation, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field.