Offenders with developmental disabilities
by Lindsay, William R. Sturmey, Peter Taylor, John L., (John Lionel)
A potent combination of theory and practice, this new paperback edition addresses a variety of justice issues, such as whether prisoners with developmental disabilities are discriminated against, what form of sentencing should be applied to them, and appropriate assessment and treatment regimes. The second part of this book focuses on the practical application of theories considered in Part 1, and includes case studies and a list of resources for clinicians.
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- Full title :Offenders with developmental disabilities / edited by William R. Lindsay, John L. Taylor, and Peter Sturmey.
Summary
A potent combination of theory and practice, this new paperback edition addresses a variety of justice issues, such as whether prisoners with developmental disabilities are discriminated against, what form of sentencing should be applied to them, and appropriate assessment and treatment regimes. The second part of this book focuses on the practical application of theories considered in Part 1, and includes case studies and a list of resources for clinicians.
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- Publication Date:©2004.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wiley
- Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex, England
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2004.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xix, 363 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0470020679, 9780470020678, 9786613371379, 6613371378, 1283371375, 9781283371377
- DOI:10.1002/9780470713440
- oclc:ocm55747920
- LC Classification:HV6080
- Dewey Decimal:365/.66
Table of Contents
PART I: THEORETICAL ISSUES: Natural history and theories of offending in people with developmental disabilities / William R. Lindsay, Peter Sturmey and John L. Taylor -- Criminal behaviour and developmental disability: an epidemiological perspective / Anthony J. Holland -- PART II: LEGAL AND SERVICE CONTEXTS: Legal issues / George S. Baroff, Michael Gunn, and Susan Hayes -- Pathways for offenders with intellectual disabilities / Susan Hayes -- How can services become more ethical? / Jennifer Clegg -- PART III: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: The assessment of individuals with developmental disabilities who commit criminal offenses / Edwin J. Mikkelsen -- Risk assessment and management in community settings / Vernon L. Quinsey -- Approaches to the evaluation of outcomes / Nigel Beail -- PART IV: Sex offenders: conceptualization of the issues, services, treatment, and management / William R. Lindsay -- Treatment of sexually aggressive behaviours in community and secure settings / Michael C. Clark, Jay Rider, Frank Caparulo and Mark Steege -- Treatment of anger and aggression / John L. Taylor, Raymond W. Novaco, Bruce T. Gillmer and Alison Robertson -- Treatment of fire-setting behaviour …
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