Mental Disorder and Crime

ISBN-10
0803950233
ISBN-13
9780803950238
Category
Psychology
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
1992-12-29
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Author
Sheilagh Hodgins

Description

Contributors to this volume present and discuss new data which suggest that major mental disorder substantially increases the risk of violent crime. These findings come at a crucial time, since those who suffer from mental disorders are increasingly living in the community, rather than in institutions. The book describes the magnitude and complexity of the problem and offers hope that humane, effective intervention can prevent violent crime being committed by the seriously mentally disordered.

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