Women’s Services in Forensic Psychiatry

Authors Vivienne de Vogel, Mary Davoren, Harry Kennedy
Published in Seminars in Forensic Psychiatry
Publication date 2024
Research groups Working with Mandated Clients
Type Book

Summary

The specific risks and mental health needs of women in forensic services and the relevance of gender-responsive treatment include gender differences in criminological and psychiatric characteristics; gender-sensitive risk assessment; and gender-sensitive management. Some recommendations are provided for practitioners working with women in forensic services.

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Language English
Published in Seminars in Forensic Psychiatry
Key words female offenders, gender, gender-responsive treatment
Digital Object Identifier 10.1017/9781911623809.019
Page range 393-399

Vivienne de Vogel

Vivienne de Vogel | Professor | Working with Mandated Clients

Vivienne de Vogel

  • Professor
  • Research group: Working with Mandated Clients