The British Journal of Forensic Practice: Volume 5 Issue 2
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Dialectical behaviour therapy observed
Stuart WixA forensic service in Pueblo, Colorado, USA has successfully introduced a dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) model of cognitive behavioural therapy which has been an integral…
Therapeutic value of anger management programmes in a forensic setting
Nicola Hilton, Andrew FrankelKemple View is a secure psychiatric service for 64 male and female patients with enduring mental health problems. This paper describes how the need for an appropriate, therapeutic…
Contributors to stress among Prison Service staff
Susan Holmes, Douglas MaclnnesIt is often assumed that prison staff are particularly stressed due to their frequent exposure to traumatic events, which may damage not only individuals but also prisons and…
Cyberstalking: a case study of serial harassment in the UK
Paul Bocij, Helen Bocij, Leroy McFarlaneThis paper presents the first academic case study of a UK cyberstalking incident that involved an individual known to have harassed at least four victims. The case study describes…
Clozapine in forensic settings: persuading patients
Mark Swinton, Hugh McNameeThis article describes the practical steps needed to establish and maintain patients on clozapine within secure psychiatric services, particularly where patients have a history of…