PSYC 268 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Psychopathy, Insanity Defense, Antisocial Personality Disorder
7 Apr 2016
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The criminal forensic population can be broken down into 3 broadly defined groups. These groups are determined by the extent to which mental disorder is the target of treatment. Individuals whom mental disorder is the most significant factor in their involvement with the criminal justice system: treatment to target their mental disorder is primary o. Individuals who have been found unfit to stand trial or ncrmd. Individuals for whom mental disorder is not a primary target of treatment but is still considered to be a contributing factor to their involvement o. Should receive some focus in treatment: mentally disordered offenders and sexual offensders. Individuals considered to be at high risk for violence o. Intervention strategies would target risk reduction or risk management o. Individuals whom mental disorder may play only a minor role in their involvement: mental disorder may or may not be a focus of intervention, offenders who fall under the purview of the criminal justice system o.
