Pamela Taylor – författare

People with personality disorder who offend tend to be neglected by health services in most countries. In the UK, there has been renewed interest in the field since government initiatives in the end of the 1990s. Government proposals themselves are controversial, but there is growing recognition that it is unsafe, both for the general public and for the primary sufferer alike, if the neglect continues.Years of experience have combined to provide a highly practical reference work covering:·Models of understanding of personality development and disorder·Methods of assessment and treatment and how they can be applied and modified·Special issues - drug misuse, long-stay induced secondary disorders, issues pertinent to women only, 'intractable' patients·A path for care - from initial assessment to the logistics of discharge·Management issues - choosing staff, supervision and support of staff Evidence-based and entirely comprehensive in its approach, practitioners will find Personality Disorder and Serious Offending both a practical and insightful adjunct that will assist them in their work.

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2014Comprehensive and erudite, Forensic Psychiatry: Clinical, Legal and Ethical Issues, Second Edition is a practical guide to the psychiatry of offenders, victims, and survivors of crime. This landmark publication has been completely updated but retains all the features that made the first edition such a well-established text. It integrates the clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of forensic psychiatry with contributions from internationally regarded experts from a range of clinical professions.The Second Edition features updates to all current chapters and several new chapters that explore:The genetics of antisocial behaviorDisorders of brain structure and function that relate to crimeOffenders with intellectual disabilitiesOlder people and the criminal justice systemDeviant and mentally ill staffAlthough the book focuses on jurisdictions in the UK, a substantial comparative chapter written by an international group from all five continents explores the different philosophies, legal principles, and style of services elsewhere. This book is an essential reference for specialists and postgraduate trainees in forensic psychiatry but also for general psychiatrists, and clinical and forensic psychologists. It is also an invaluable resource for other forensic mental health professionals, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, probation service staff, police, attorneys, criminologists, and sociologists.

John C. Gunn, CBE FRCPsych FMedSci Member, Parole Board, England & Wales, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK Pamela J. Taylor, FRCPsych FMedSci, Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK

With contributions from well-known experts, this volume discusses clinical assessment, management, and treatment of offenders with mental disorders, including treatment in a range of secure hospital facilities, in prisons, and in the community. Supplying a thorough review of the evidence base, the contributors explore legal and ethical issues, report-writing, and testifying in court. This edition includes new chapters on the genetics of antisocial behaviour, disorders of brain structure, offenders with intellectual disabilities, older people and the criminal justice system, and deviant and sick staff. The printed text is supplemented with a digital book featuring links to key references.

People with personality disorder who offend tend to be neglected by health services in most countries. In the UK, there has been renewed interest in the field since government initiatives in the end of the 1990s. Government proposals themselves are controversial, but there is growing recognition that it is unsafe, both for the general public and fo

People with personality disorder who offend tend to be neglected by health services in most countries. In the UK, there has been renewed interest in the field since government initiatives in the end of the 1990s. Government proposals themselves are controversial, but there is growing recognition that it is unsafe, both for the general public and fo

With contributions from well-known experts, this volume discusses clinical assessment, management, and treatment of offenders with mental disorders, including treatment in a range of secure hospital facilities, in prisons, and in the community. Supplying a thorough review of the evidence base, the contributors explore legal and ethical issues, report-writing, and testifying in court. This edition includes new chapters on the genetics of antisocial behaviour, disorders of brain structure, offenders with intellectual disabilities, older people and the criminal justice system, and deviant and sick staff. The printed text is supplemented with a digital book featuring links to key references.

Immerse yourself in a landscape at once familiar yet new, as Pamela Taylor reveals the secrets of trees through her exquisitely detailed and accurately observed pen-and-ink drawings. As an ardent admirer of ancient and veteran trees she draws them as characters with backstories reflecting their struggle for life and their individuality. Her close observation while drawing has led her to discover more about the botany and ecology of the species, as well as the history of individual trees. She accompanies each of her subjects with advice on how to overcome artistic challenges such as managing perspective, portraying delicate details, and taking time to observe.