{"product_id":"working-with-autistic-people-in-the-criminal-justice-and-forensic-mental-health-systems-9780367478285","title":"Working with Autistic People in the Criminal","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorking with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with autistic people in criminal justice and forensic mental health settings. Integrating current theory, research, and clinical practice, this book provides a practical guide for multidisciplinary practitioners working with autistic people who have offended, at all stages in their pathway, regardless of the nature of offending. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book draws together contributions from leading scholarly and clinical experts in the field of autism and forensic issues as well as the views of autistic people under the care of forensic services. Each chapter focuses on understanding the impact of autism throughout the criminal justice and forensic mental health system pathways, including how these systems are experienced by autistic people and their families and carers. Case studies and pra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eWorking with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the first books that links together the perspectives from leading multidisciplinary professionals to examine the gaps that autistic offenders regularly face within the criminal justice system. An ideal guide for any practitioners to use within the forensic mental health field.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Tanya Banfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Head of Criminal Justice, Genius Within, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'In their impressive new book Anne Sheeran and Nichola Tyler have curated a rounded, thoroughly evidenced, and immensely practical collection. Drawing on a vast array of clinical, research and experiential expertise the editors have successfully and comprehensively shown how criminal justice, mental health and learning disability services can work with, and for, people with autism, their families, carers, victims, and the public. Especially welcome were chapters on supporting the carers and staff of people with autism and on questioning people with autism in a criminal justice context. This is a collection, carefully and cogently crafted, that retains throughout an unerring focus on what works best and I recommend it to all working in the field.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Geoffrey L. Dickens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Professor Mental Health Nursing, Centre for Applied Nursing Research, Northumbria University, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What is so pleasing about this excellent text, is that it achieves its aim of being a comprehensive handbook without losing sight of the people at the centre of it, those with autism. Centred on the British system, this handbook is nevertheless highly relevant to other jurisdictions, because of the quality of evidence the writers draw upon and the breadth of coverage of topics. It is highly recommended.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Justin Barry Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Chair, Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Foreword Foreword Preface Acknowledgements \u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding Autism \u003c\/b\u003e1: Autism: Context and Diagnosis Chapter 2: Autism and Mental Health 3: Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood \u003cb\u003ePart II: Forensic Issues \u003c\/b\u003e4: Autism and Offending Behaviour 5: Questioning Autistic People: Police and Courts 6: Supporting Autistic People in Prisons 7: Supporting Autistic People in Secure Hospitals and Beyond \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e8: Offence Focused Interventions for Autistic People 9: Risk Assessment with Autistic People \u003cb\u003ePart III: Clinical Issues \u003c\/b\u003e10: Strategies for Supporting Autistic People 11: What Support Interventions are Helpful for Families and Carers of Autistic People in the Criminal Justice System? 12: Women and Autism 13: Victimisation Experiences of Autistic People and Restorative Practice Approaches to Repairing Harm \u003cb\u003ePart IV: Future Directions \u003c\/b\u003e14: Future Directions for Research and Practice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51585776812375,"sku":"9780367478285","price":30.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/working-with-autistic-people-in-the-criminal-justice-and-forensic-mental-health-systems-9780367478285","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}