Mental Disorder and Crime

Mental Disorder and Crime
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Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 0803950233
ISBN-13 : 9780803950238
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Book Synopsis Mental Disorder and Crime by : Sheilagh Hodgins

Download or read book Mental Disorder and Crime written by Sheilagh Hodgins and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992-12-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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