Aggression and Violence

JOHN TURNBULL is Director of Nursing at Oxfordshire Learning Disability Health Trust. He has extensive experience as a practitioner, researcher and manager in the field of Learning Disability and has published widely on a range of topics. His previous post was that of Nursing Officer at the Department of Health.BRODIE PATERSON is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Stirling. An experienced teacher and practitioner, he has been involved for many years in research, publication and practice development in the field of managing aggression and violence.

• Introduction; J.Turnbull & B.PatersonViolence to Staff: Who is at Risk?; J.TurnbullTheoretical Approaches to Violence and Aggression; J.TurnbullLegal and Ethical Issues in the Management of Aggression and Violence; B.Paterson & C.TringhamVerbal Abuse; R.WondrakDe-Escalation in the Management of Aggression and Violence: Towards Evidence-Based Practice; B.Paterson & D.LeadbetterManaging Physical Violence; B.Paterson & D.LeadbetterProviding Staff with Adequate Support: Health Workers as Survivors of Assault and Aggression; V.BowieA System of Education and Training for the Care and Management of People with Special Needs who Display Violent or Dangerous Behaviours; C.BeacockThe Role of the Manager; J.Turnbull.