This module includes:
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Mental disorder and offending behaviour with reference to diagnostic groups and offence patterns
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Offending and mental disorder with reference to specific categories of offence and associated mental state characteristics and disorder
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Risk assessment
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Risk management
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Developments of associated concepts, practical considerations, prevention
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Limitations and pitfalls
Credits
20 credits
Module Attendance Required
Tuesdays 1.30 - 4.30pm
10 sessions
Module Dates
2012/13
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March 5th, 12th
Assessment
An essay relating to the assessment of risk and its management among a particular group of mentally disordered offenders or similar patients, within an institutional or community setting.
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
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Dr Sharon Riordan, Programme Leader and Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health Care, University of Birmingham
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Mr Stuart Wix, Programme Director (Secure and Complex Care), Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and Honorary Lecturer, University of Birmingham
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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.