Correctional Mental Health Handbook

Correctional Mental Health Handbook
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 378
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ISBN-10 : 0761927530
ISBN-13 : 9780761927532
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Book Synopsis Correctional Mental Health Handbook by : Thomas J Fagan

Download or read book Correctional Mental Health Handbook written by Thomas J Fagan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for those who work in correctional settings and as a textbook for the college classroom, this volume covers many administrative, organizational, and ethical issues as well as the practical aspects of the field. The core mental health services used within the correctional institution are described in detail before general characteristics, treatment, and management of specific groups are discussed, including those who abuse substances, the mentally impaired, female offenders, sexual offenders, and juvenile offenders. The various clinical and consultative activities offered to treat and train institutional staff are also described. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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