Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry

by Susan Bailey, Mairead Dolan

Overview

Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry discusses a broad range of issues based around the psychiatric needs of adolescents and how these relate to offending behavior. Its well-structured approach looks at assessment, treatment, and outcomes for different disorders and highlights the importance of effective interaction between specialist agencies. Services supporting the assessment and treatment of children and young people within forensic mental health services are influenced by professionals in many areas; therefore, the book includes contributions by authors from a wide range of disciplines and specialties in order to cover every aspect of the field.
Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry examines the key influences that shape young people's attitudes and behavior and shows the association between different offending behavior patterns and psychiatric disorders. It includes a section on future strategies, including politics, service provision, and the impact of research. This book will be of special interest to people working with children and young people in secure care, and to those working with all looked-after children. It will be of value to all those involved in the development of the needs of children and adolescents within educational, social, mental health and criminal justice services.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780340763896
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/25/2004
Series:	A Hodder Arnold Publication Series
Pages:	456
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Susan Bailey, Consultant Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatrist, Bolton Salford & Trafford Mental Health Trust, Manchester and Professor, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire, UK

Mairead Dolan, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychiatry, University of Manchester & Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Bolton Salford and Trafford Mental Health Trust, Manchester, UK

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Assessment in Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Services
/ Assessing Adolescent Mental Health
/ Needs Assessment in adolescent offenders
/ The Assessment and Management of Risk
/ The Social And Historical Context
/ Moral Understanding And Criminal Responsibility Of Children
Part 2 - Forensic Behaviours: Neurobiology, Genetics and Childhood Antecedents
/ Neurobiological Factors in Aggressive Children and Adults
/ Genetics And Juvenile Antisocial Behaviour
/ Childhood Antecedents of Juvenile Delinquency
Part 3 - Linking Disorders to Forensic Behaviours
/ Personality dysfunction and disorders in childhood and adolescents
/ Affective Conduct Disorder
/ Learning Disability, Autism and Offending Behaviour
/ Schizophrenia
/ Substance Misuse
Part 4 - Offending Behaviours and Victims as Perpetrators
Social Diversity*
/ Victims As Perpetrators
/ Violence
/ Sexually Abusive Behaviour by Children and Adolescents
/ Arson And Property Offending
Part 5 - Treatment Approaches
/ Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies
/ Psychodynamic Therapies
/ Creative Arts Therapies
/ Physical Treatments
Part 6 - Delivery of Services
/ Strategic Approach To Commissioning And Delivering Forensic Mental Health Services
/ Administrative Frameworks And Services For Very Difficult Adolescents In England
/ Child Protection In Context "“ A Systemic Approach
/ Clinical Governance in an Adolescent Forensic inpatient Service
/ Growing Up in Prison
/ Prison Psychiatry
/ Inter-Agency Management Of Children And Young People Who Sexually Abuse
Part 7 - Legal Frameworks, National and International
/ Children, Psychiatric Treatment And Compulsion
/ The Youth Justice System in England and Wales
/ Scottish Juvenile Justice and Forensic Adolescent Services
/ Developments Youth Care And The Justice System In The Netherlands: Appendix - Post Basic, Multi-disciplinary Training for Child & Adolescent Forensic Mental Health in Workers

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Steven T Herron, MD (CPI/Assurance Health and Wellness)
Description: Compiled by various authors from numerous specialties in the U.K., this book addresses adolescent psychiatry relating to the court system, primarily in the areas of treatment and assessment for this population.
Purpose: Due to increased involvement with the legal system in adolescence, and the importance of understanding violent and criminal behavior in adults, this book is intended to increase the awareness of issues particular to adolescents in the justice system.
Audience: This book will be of primary interest to psychiatrists and other mental health professionals dealing with this particular population. However, the editors point out the benefit it may provide to those treating adults with similar problems, as these behaviors frequently manifest in childhood or adolescence.
Features: Broken into sections, this book outlines the assessment, treatment, and delivery of services to this population. However, the authors also offer chapters of particular interest, including those discussing genetic and neurobiological factors in adolescents relating to criminal behaviors, and the relationship between offending behaviors and diagnoses, such as autism, schizophrenia, and substance misuse. There are some tables, graphs, and figures to highlight certain data, but these are not prevalent throughout the book.
Assessment: Although seemingly geared for a European audience, much of the information is universally useful and interesting. Chapters dealing with adolescent sex offenders and arsonists are particularly illuminating, if only to highlight how little we actually know about these behaviors. Overall, this book is well written and thoughtful in its approach. Reviews of juvenile justice systems in other developed countries is revealing, as it illustrates the global nature of the problem and how other cultures are attempting to address it. Works such as this are important steps in the more complete understanding of the reasons for this behavior, its assessment, and most importantly, its successful treatment.

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