Homicide and Severe Mental Disorder: Understanding and Prevention

Homicide and Severe Mental Disorder: Understanding and Prevention provides a comprehensive overview of how severe mental disorder can be assessed in cases of homicide and how improved understanding can impact risk reduction and prevention. It offers a range of material, including theory, research, case examples, and practical strategies, and discusses the challenges and issues related to these topics. The book is of interest to students, researchers, and professionals in psychiatry, psychology, criminology, health and mental health, criminal justice, and those working with individuals with severe mental disorder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Understanding and preventing homicides involving severe mental disorders is a complex and critical issue that requires a comprehensive approach. In his book, Homicide and Severe Mental Disorder: Understanding and Prevention, Michael Farrell provides a comprehensive exploration of this topic, drawing on a wide range of material to provide a thorough understanding of the assessment, risk reduction, and prevention strategies related to these cases.

Farrell begins by providing an overview of severe mental disorder, homicide, and prevention, providing readers with a foundation for the subsequent chapters. He then introduces the approach of Situational Crime Prevention and related theory, discussing the demographic features of perpetrators and victims and the factors that contribute to these crimes.

The book then examines examples of research into homicides perpetrated by individuals with severe mental disorder, highlighting the insights and strategies that can be applied to prevent such crimes. Farrell applies Situational Crime Prevention principles to selected cases, demonstrating how these principles can be used to identify risk factors and develop targeted prevention strategies.

Furthermore, the book takes a wider view of the criminological features of means, motive, opportunity, and location, examining how these factors contribute to homicides involving individuals with severe mental disorders. It also considers the organizational constraints and limitations of communication in services, highlighting the challenges that these factors present.

Throughout the book, cases are presented that illustrate the issues and challenges faced in preventing homicides involving severe mental disorders. These cases are summarized in a structured end-of-volume glossary, providing a valuable resource for readers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this topic.

As evidence and insights accumulate and cohere, they provide more clarity about preventive strategies. Homicide and Severe Mental Disorder is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and teachers in psychiatry, psychology, and criminology, as well as health and mental health professionals, criminal justice personnel, and those working with individuals with severe mental disorders. It offers a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to understanding and preventing these crimes, which are a significant public health concern.

In conclusion, Homicide and Severe Mental Disorder: Understanding and Prevention is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides valuable insights into the assessment, risk reduction, and prevention of homicides involving severe mental disorders. By drawing on a wide range of material and applying evidence-based principles, Farrell offers a practical and effective approach to addressing this complex issue. This book will be of great interest to students, researchers, and professionals working in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, criminology, health, and mental health, as well as those who are committed to preventing crime and promoting public safety.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 187 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032000978