The British Journal of Forensic Practice: Volume 9 Issue 3

Editorial

Leonie Howe

Can goals limit interpersonal growth? Tackling mood difficulties using the goal discrepant model of affect: a case study

David Coote, Clare Kevis

There is a growing trend in psychiatry that claims that all goal‐orientated therapy is predictive of healthy outcomes. However, there is evidence that an excessive focus on…

The concept of unfitness to plead

Dominic De Souza

The concept of unfitness to plead is central to conduct of a fair trial for someone accused of a crime. The historical origins go back several centuries, developing through a…

An audit of admission physical examinations in the settings of medium security

Nuwan Galappathie, Krishma Jethwa

The paper presents an audit of admission physical examinations performed in the settings of medium security. Documentation regarding 16 key items of the admission physical…

The role of the mental health professional in cases of online sexual activity

Fiona Hynes, Nicholas Taylor, Fionnbar Lenihan

This article seeks to explore the role of the mental health professional when involved with assessment and management of individuals with a history of online sexual activity. This…

Sexual offending and antisocial personality: exploring the link

Paul Greenall

This paper explores the link between sexual offending and antisocial personality. Drawing on previous research, it illustrates that sex offenders with an antisocial personality…

Diagnosing pervasive developmental disorders in a forensic adolescent mental health setting

Paul Tiffin, Parag Shah, Ann Couteur

Developmental delays in social and communication functioning have been proposed as a possible risk factor for offending behaviour in both young people and adults. These deficits…