This module covers:
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The history of the development of services for mentally disordered offenders
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Secure care and current facilities for mentally disordered offenders and those who require similar services
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Services for mentally disordered offenders as part of the range of care in institutions and the community
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Current developments and future requirements
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The history of the development of prison medical services
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Imprisonment and mental disorder
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Suicide in prisons
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Treatment of psychiatric disorder in penal institutions
Credits
20 credits
Module Attendance Required
Mondays 1.30-4.30pm
10 sessions
Module Dates
2013/14
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 13:30 to 16:30
October 1st (introductory day starts 11am), 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd
Assessment
One 4000 word essay critiquing the development of one aspect of services for mentally disordered offenders or aspects of the prison experience of a mentally disordered individual.
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Dr Sharon Riordan, Programme Leader and Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health Care, University of Birmingham
Guest lecturers – all specialists in the field of Forensic Mental health
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact Angela Oakley, Programme Administrator, tel 0121 678 3088, email forensic@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
For further information on fees please contact the Programme Administrator
Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
All applications will be considered individually.