ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book contains therapies across a spectrum of approaches, evidently the breadth of individual therapies delivered within forensic settings has meant that therapeutic approaches have been omitted. It presents a summary of key evidence from non-forensic and forensic settings, allowing the reader to determine the type and scale of evidence for the intervention presented. The book outlines the practicalities faced within practice, including therapy adaptations required for offender populations. It outlines the evidence base for ACT with offender populations and describes therapy adaptations required for ACT when addressing offender risk. The book considers a number of key issues relating to providing individual therapies in forensic settings from various perspectives. Andrew Day highlights the limited guidance available to therapists in relation to the specifics of CBT when used with forensic clients.
