It has been noted that some offenders are characterized by problems in the appropriate
regulation of emotional states. Deficits in emotional regulation are particularly pertinent in …

Over the last twenty years, the growing influence of the Risk–Need–Responsivity model
(RNR; Andrews & Bonta, 2006), and meta-analyses of “what works” can be seen in the …

This book aims to describe, collate, and summarise a body of recent research–both
theoretical and empirical–that explores the issue of treatment readiness in offender …

Emotions refer to mental states that are spontaneously generated, can be positive or
negative, fleeting or more prolonged, and can be experienced at varying levels of intensity …

Few mental abnormalities create more havoc for society than the psychopathic personality,
however interventions specifically designed to address this form of psychopathology are …

Abstract Treatment and rehabilitation in forensic settings have been largely based on
cognitive behavioural models and therapies. In the past decade,“third wave” approaches …

In recent years, personality disorders–psychiatric constructs understood as enduring
dysfunctions of personality–have come into ever-greater focus for British policymakers …

The Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder (DSPD) initiative in England and Wales
provides specialized care to high-risk offenders with mental disorders. This study …

In July 1999, radical and controversial proposals were put forward by the UK government for
a new approach to the management of dangerous individuals with severe personality …

The rapid development of new forensic mental health services and treatments has created a
demand for research and evidence relating to the effectiveness of interventions …