ABSTRACT

The Handbook of Forensic Psychopathology and Treatment explores the relationship between psychopathology and criminal behaviour in juveniles and adults. It provides a detailed explanation of the developmental pathway from the process of increasing criminal behaviour and becoming a forensic patient, to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

Incorporating theoretical and scientific research reviews, as well as reviews regarding forensic rehabilitation, the book covers the theory, maintenance and treatment of psychopathology in offenders who have committed a crime. 

The Handbook of Forensic Psychopathology and Treatment will be of interest to masters and postgraduate students studying the relationship between psychopathology and crime, as well as researchers and clinicians working in forensic psychiatry institutions or departments.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

Forensic psychopathology and treatment

part I|40 pages

Theoretical introduction

part II|88 pages

Development of antisocial behaviour

chapter 5|16 pages

Juvenile offenders

chapter 6|28 pages

Conscience

Moral cognitions, moral emotions and moral behaviour

part III|194 pages

Psychopathology and crime

chapter 7|15 pages

Deception

Faking good or bad

chapter 8|26 pages

Aggression

chapter 11|15 pages

Violent offenders

Neurobiology and crime

chapter 13|21 pages

Psychotic disorders and violence

What do we know so far?

chapter 15|28 pages

Autism and (violent) offending

An overview of current knowledge, risk factors and treatment

part IV|39 pages

Risk assessment and rehabilitation

chapter 16|16 pages

Risk management in forensic psychiatry

Integrating a social network approach

chapter 17|22 pages

Forensic rehabilitation

A phase of transition on a lifelong risk (and health) continuum