Bronwen Davies, Hannah John-Evans, Lynwen Mallows and John Griffiths
– The purpose of this paper is to detail the implementation and evaluation of positive behavioural support within a medium secure mental health service.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to detail the implementation and evaluation of positive behavioural support within a medium secure mental health service.
Design/methodology/approach
Information regarding the policy context, service context and the processes supporting PBS interventions are outlined.
Findings
PBS has historically been applied within child services in USA and learning disability services in UK.
Originality/value
Forensic mental health is a new area of implementation and is in line with current policy promoting its use across a number of service contexts.