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Chapter 12 - Management of Violence in Prisons

from Section 3 - Violence in Different Settings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 May 2023

By
Louise Robinson  and
Andrew Forrester
Edited by
Masum Khwaja  and
Peter Tyrer
Masum Khwaja
Affiliation:
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
Peter Tyrer
Affiliation:
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
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Summary

Violence is more common in prisons than in the community. Mental disorders are over-represented in this population, and are associated with an even higher risk of perpetrating or becoming a victim of prison violence. Violence in this environment has unique characteristics, strongly influenced by gangs and an illicit economy. This chapter reviews the causes and management of prison violence, and the role of the mental health clinician in the assessment and management of violence in prison relating to mental disorder. The early impact of COVID-19 on prison violence is described.

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Prisonincarcerationviolenceoffendermental disorderriskCOVID-19
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The Prevention and Management of Violence
Guidance for Mental Healthcare Professionals
 , pp. 187 - 200
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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