Probation, Mental Health and Criminal Justice: Towards Equivalence

This collection of research and evaluation explores issues in mental health and probation across the globe, offering insight into diverse mental health concerns and ensuring offenders receive equivalent mental healthcare to the general population.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection of research and evaluation delves into pressing issues related to mental health and probation worldwide. The volume provides valuable insights into a diverse array of interconnected topics that revolve around the mental well-being and support requirements of individuals under probation supervision. The chapters encompass a wide range of mental health concerns, emphasizing the importance of providing offenders with mental healthcare that is on par with the general population, where deemed appropriate. The overarching premise of this overview is rooted in the belief that offenders deserve access to the same level of mental healthcare services as the rest of society. Perspectives from esteemed academics and practitioners based in England and the Republic of Ireland, along with the invaluable insights of individuals with firsthand experiences of the Criminal Justice System, contribute to the richness and depth of this analysis. By building upon and expanding the existing literature in this field, the book emerges as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners alike. It serves as a crucial tool for those embarking on careers in criminal justice and mental health, as well as those currently engaged in these fields. Additionally, the book holds relevance for professionals working in related healthcare settings, as it sheds light on the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032044927