Understanding Mentally Disordered Offenders

First published in 1997, this volume's purpose is to understand and clarify the nature of implicit theories currently held about the mentally disordered offender by respondents who represent a range of agencies: the general lay population, Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Social Services.

1. A Review of the Literature. 2. Methodology. 3. Data Analysis and Presentation of the Results. 4. Discussion. 5. Conclusions.