Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 224 mm, Gewicht: 399 g
The Law and Ethics of Preventive Detention and Risk Assessment
Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 224 mm, Gewicht: 399 g
Reihe: International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health
ISBN: 978-0-415-63239-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
This book aims to educate mental health practitioners in the law relating to preventive detention and supervision schemes and how the legal requirements differ from clinical assessment practices; examine the reasons why there has been a recent renewal of preventive detention and supervision schemes in common law countries; provide a comparative overview of existing preventive detention and supervision schemes; and analyse the human rights implications and the ethics of using forensic risk assessment techniques for preventive detention and supervision schemes.
Zielgruppe
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizinische Ethik
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Medizinische Ethik
- Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Part I: Introduction and Theories of Risk and Precaution. Introduction. Theories of Risk and Precaution. Risk Assessment Instruments and Techniques. Part II: The Laws of Preventive Detention and Supervision Laws of Preventive Detention. Supervision, Control, and Community Treatment Orders. Proving Risk in Preventive Detention and Supervision Proceedings. Part III: Human Rights and Ethical Issues Human Rights Issues. The Ethics of Forensic Risk Assessment. Part IV: Conclusion Conclusion. Appendix A: Table of Cases. Appendix B: Table of Statutes.