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Therapeutic Justice - Crime, Treatment Courts and Mental Illness (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018) Loot Price: R5,485
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Therapeutic Justice - Crime, Treatment Courts and Mental Illness (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Karen A. Snedker

Therapeutic Justice - Crime, Treatment Courts and Mental Illness (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

Karen A. Snedker

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This book examines Mental Health Courts (MHC) within a socio-legal framework. Placing these courts within broader trends in criminal justice, especially problem-solving courts, the author draws from two case studies with a mixed-methods design. While court observational and interview data highlight the role of rituals and procedural justice in the practices of the court, quantitative data demonstrates the impact of incentives, mental health treatment compliance and graduating patterns from MHC in altering patterns of criminal recidivism. In utilising these methods, this book provides a new understanding of the social processes by which MHCs operate, while narrative stories from MHC participants illustrate both the potential and limitations of these courts. Concluding by charting potential improvements for the functioning and effectiveness of MHCs, the author suggests potential reforms and 'best practices' for the future in tandem with rigorous analysis. This book will be of value and interest to students and scholars of criminology, law, and social work, as well as practitioners.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Release date: June 2018
First published: 2018
Authors: Karen A. Snedker
Dimensions: 210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 329
Edition: 1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-78901-9
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology
Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the mentally ill
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Causes & prevention of crime
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LSN: 3-319-78901-5
Barcode: 9783319789019

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