Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk

Dr Paul Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Head of the Department of Social and Political Science, University of Chester, United Kingdom.Dr Karen Corteen is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Criminology in the Department of Social and Political Science, University of Chester, United Kingdom.Dr Sharon Morley is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Head of the Department of Social and Political Science, University of Chester, United Kingdom.

• Editor’s Introduction;Companion entries A-Z;List of campaign groups and their website URLs;Legislation and Policy Index;

"An excellent reference point for students, researchers and practitioners and importantly offers an insight into crucial debates around each subject in addtion to simple definitions." Prison Service Journal "In a bloated criminal justice system, where mental health is by far the biggest issue, this important book ought to be a required resource for all those interested in mental health; especially those in power who have influence in a system and structure that poses significant challenges for all involved." Eric Allison,The Guardian prisons correspondent "Key to understanding the 'care versus control' debate. The readers can contront the issue of how a legislative-led criminal justice system deals with mental health." Ashley Tiffen, University of Cumbria. "An original contribution that bridges an important gap in the criminal justice literature and reference base. This volume will be of interest to students, academics, policy makers and practitioners across multiple fields - criminology & criminal justice, social policy, social work and community justice." Professor Majid Yar, University of Hull ?"A highly pertinent, useful and user-friendly book. A must for personal and institutional libraries." Professor Dave Holmes, University of Ottawa "Useful for reference purposes." Anne Robinson, Sheffield Hallam University.