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Making our voices heard
- Author:
- STARK Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, March 2001, p.6.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Comments on two influential pieces of legislation for Scotland: the Millan Report and the Regulation of Care Bill.
Protective Europe: does it exist for people with mental disorders?
- Author:
- PRIOR Pauline M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of European Social Policy, 11(1), February 2001, pp.25-38.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The aim of this article is to examine the impact of some of the major European institutions on mental health law and policy formation, with a view to establishing whether or not the European 'project' has made a difference in protecting individuals with mental disorders from interference or neglect by national governments. The discussion is divided into two parts: first, the role of Europe in protecting the human rights of people with mental disorders through the work of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR); and second, the role of Europe in ensuring standards of mental health care through the work of the European Commission (EC) and the European Parliament (EP).
Legal concepts of childhood
- Editor:
- FIONDA Julia
- Publisher:
- Hart
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 252p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book argues that an identification of legal concepts of childhood can offer insights into our treatment of children, the capacities which we expect of them and the extent of any protection which they can expect from those charged with the responsibility for their welfare. Each essay focuses on a particular legal discipline which centrally involves children. The object of the analysis is to assess how children are regarded by lawyers in each discipline. In order to make comparisons the substantive part of the book will also include essays on the perspectives on childhood at the core of other disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy and literature. Particular subjects covered include, youth justice, tort, housing law, medical treatment, education and social security.
Mental disorders and violent crime: a vexed and vexing relationship
- Author:
- PRINS Herschel
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 136, July 2001, pp.2-5.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
Discusses the complex relationships between mental disorders and violent crime together with the problems inherent in the relationships between psychiatry, psychology and the Criminal Justice System.
Burden of proof
- Author:
- GLEDHIILL Kris
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(10), June 2001, p.352.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The Mental Health Act 1983 has faced and lost its first challenge from the Human Rights Act 1998. Reports how the 'reversed burden of proof' has been found to breach the Human Rights Act.
Detention under the Mental Health Act: balancing rights, risks and needs for services
- Authors:
- HATFIELD Barbara, ANTCLIFF Valerie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 23(2), May 2001, pp.135-153.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Article identifies that increasing rates of detention through the 1990s in a particular region , disproportionately involve longer-term detentions (under section 3), men, and people with serious mental illnesses. Those detained are likely to experience social difficulties. Changes in legislation are imminent, and the article concludes that thought should be given to the amount of statutory intervention in the lives of seriously mentally ill people, and to the principle of reciprocity in relation to those coerced for lesser periods. Argues that services should seek to address the issues of social exclusion which are reflected in the circumstances of those detained.
Research into the Mental Health Act: a qualitative study of the views of those using or affected by it
- Authors:
- MARRIOTT Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(1), February 2001, pp.33-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The study investigates opinions about the strengths and weaknesses of Parts II and X of the Mental Health Act (1983) and those affected by it. The study covers those directly and commonly involved with the Act (mental health nurses; approved social workers; general psychiatrists; MHA administrators; service users; their carers); those less directly affected (hospital managers; lawyers; general practitioners; policy makers; police surgeons and liaison officers; specialist psychiatrists); and organisations representing Groups 1 and 2. A range of qualitative research methods were used to gather data. The findings provide a valuable insight into views about how existing legislation is applied in practice. They suggest that a review of criteria and procedures for commitment is needed. More effective implementation of legislative policies and the reconfiguration of resources to support them are also needed.
Compulsion fears stall support for white paper
- Author:
- WINCHESTER Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.1.01, 2001, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Government plans to reform mental health legislation have been given a mixed reception. This article argues that support for measures to rationalise how services deal with different client groups have been tempered by concern from practitioners and service users about the question of compulsory treatment.
Update on risk assessment in mentally disordered populations
- Authors:
- HEILBRUN Kirk, KRAMER Greg M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 1(2), 2001, pp.55-63.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
Interest in violence risk assessment has grown in recent years, as risk assessment is relevant to a variety of decisions in law, mental health practice, and occupational settings. Although advances have been made in risk assessment in a variety of populations, including juveniles, mentally disordered offenders, sexual offenders, the domestically violent, and those involved in workplace violence, the present article focuses on the population of individuals with mental disorders but without criminal involvement. Reviews recent concpetual and empirical advances in this area, and describes the development of relevant risk assessment tools.
Intervening to prevent antisocial personality disorder: a scoping review
- Authors:
- MORAN Patricia, HAGELL Ann
- Publisher:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. Research, Development and Statistics Directorate
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 102p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report follows up the white paper ' Reforming the Mental Health Act. An essential component of the governments's policy is to increase the evidence base to inform the development of beneficial interventions. This report provides a comprehensive literature review of the interventions aimed at adolescents at risk for developing a clinical diagnosis of severe antisocial personality disorder in adulthood.