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Offenders, Deviants or Patients? provides a practical approach to
understanding both the social context and treatment of mentally
disordered offenders. Taking into account the current public
concern, often heightened by media sensationalism; it addresses
issues such as sex and 'historic sex offending, 'hate' crime,
homicide and other acts of serious bodily harm. This fifth edition
is fully updated and incorporates the latest research and reflects
recent changes in law, policy and practice, including: DSM-V
criteria groundbreaking work on neuro-physiological aspects of
psychopathy the Coroners and Justice Act Using new case examples,
Herschel Prins draws on his own expertise and experience to examine
the relationship between mental disorders and crime and looks at
the ways in which it should be dealt with by the mental health care
and criminal justice systems. Offenders, Deviants or Patients? is
unique in its multidisciplinary approach and will be invaluable to
all those who come into contact with serious offenders or those who
study crime and criminal behaviour.
The most deviant forms of human behaviour can be disturbing,
incomprehensible, and sometimes very frightening. Herschel Prins
believes that even the most deviant-seeming behaviours have their
counterparts in 'normality' and can often be seen as an extension
of this. In Bizarre Behaviours he sets some extreme forms of
behaviour, such as vampirism and amok, in their socio-cultural and
psychological contexts. Originally published in 1990, this very
accessible and readable book will interest not only all those who
have to deal with bizarre behaviour in the course of their work,
but also the general reader who is interested in the origins and
the infinite variety of human behaviours.
In recent years, fire-raising has become an increasing problem in
Britain and elsewhere, and the cost in both human and economic
terms has risen sharply. The phenomenon is also known as arson (the
legal term), incendiarism, fire-setting and pyromania. The author
has chosen the term "fire-raising" because it encompasses all these
other terms. This study aims to place the phenomenon in an
historical and anthropological context, and analyzes the extent of
the problem. Prins draws on research papers, published in a range
of professional and academic journals, and brings their findings
together in an accessible form. Although fire-raising is a complex
matter, and the motives of fire-raisers equally complex, the
guidance presented in this book should do much to inform all those
involved in the investigation and management of people who use fire
for unlawful purposes. It is intended for a wide range of
professionals such as fire service staff, police, and medical
professionals of various kinds.
Offenders, Deviants or Patients? provides a practical approach to
understanding both the social context and treatment of mentally
disordered offenders. Taking into account the current public
concern, often heightened by media sensationalism; it addresses
issues such as sex and 'historic sex offending, 'hate' crime,
homicide and other acts of serious bodily harm. This fifth edition
is fully updated and incorporates the latest research and reflects
recent changes in law, policy and practice, including: DSM-V
criteria groundbreaking work on neuro-physiological aspects of
psychopathy the Coroners and Justice Act Using new case examples,
Herschel Prins draws on his own expertise and experience to examine
the relationship between mental disorders and crime and looks at
the ways in which it should be dealt with by the mental health care
and criminal justice systems. Offenders, Deviants or Patients? is
unique in its multidisciplinary approach and will be invaluable to
all those who come into contact with serious offenders or those who
study crime and criminal behaviour.
Focus in the media on the risks posed to ordinary people has become increasingly strong in recent years - particularly on those risks popularly perceived to be posed by the mentally ill. But how justified is this concern? How do we best manage so-called dangerous people? In Will They Do It Again? Herschel Prins considers the issue of public protection within a broad context of risk in society generally, examining the concerns arising in contemporary society from dealing with uncertainty. It is argued that public fear over the danger posed by the mentally ill is at odds with the evidence, and that much of the concern is focused on a small number of high-profile cases. Prins goes on to examine such cases where management of the mentally ill has failed and sets out suggestions for improvements in practice. Will They Do It Again? cuts through popular misunderstanding and media hype over risk to give a clear, unbiased picture of the real risks to society from the mentally ill and how best they can be contained and managed, and will prove invaluable to a range of practitioners involved in the fields of criminal justice and psychiatry.
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The most deviant forms of human behaviour can be disturbing,
incomprehensible, and sometimes very frightening. Herschel Prins
believes that even the most deviant-seeming behaviours have their
counterparts in 'normality' and can often be seen as an extension
of this. In Bizarre Behaviours he sets some extreme forms of
behaviour, such as vampirism and amok, in their socio-cultural and
psychological contexts. Originally published in 1990, this very
accessible and readable book will interest not only all those who
have to deal with bizarre behaviour in the course of their work,
but also the general reader who is interested in the origins and
the infinite variety of human behaviours.
What is a psychopath? How can we tell? Are psychopaths always a
risk to the public? How safe are we from criminal psychopaths? This
basic guide looks at the history and development of psychopathy. It
gives practical illustrations and explains key provisions for
dealing with criminal psychopaths (with examples). It also examines
possible causes, the difficulties involved in the assessment of
risk, and the tools used to determine whether or not someone has a
psychopathic personality. Psychopathy may exist in the boardroom,
politics or sport just as it does in our prisons - sometimes driven
or successful people can exhibit similar traits without unduly
adverse reaction. But when located in an individual with violent
tendencies things become problematic and the chances are that they
will not be deterred by or respond to everyday approaches to crime
and punishment. Psychopaths may be cold, calculating, manipulative
and lack empathy for victims or others. They may be charming,
intelligent and walk the streets unnoticed. This book looks at how
we seek to identify those who are dangerous or predatory and the
arrangements to contain them in prisons and secure hospitals in the
name of public safety (often for long periods of time). An expert
introduction based on huge experience; Suitable for professionals,
academics and general readers; With Questions, Suggestions for
Further Reading and a Glossary of key terms. 'They are Manfred-like
characters, existing in their own time and space': Dr Emmanuel
Miller, in conversation with the author. 'I think we have to be
willing to go into the darkness': Leading psychiatrist, Sarah
Trevelyan.
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