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Personality, personality disorder and violence: An introduction
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In this chapter, the aim is to set the scene for this book on personality, personality disorder, and violence, by addressing some fundamental questions about detention, punishment and treatment of people with personality problems or personality disorders who are violent. Unlike people whose violence is connected with mental illness or developmental disabilities, for whom there is largely agreement on the appropriateness of treatment, the issue of whether or not to treat those with personality disorders or personality problems and an offending history is more controversial. The case for punishment, treatment or a combination of the two requires exploration. If treatment is to be offered, then what should be the treatment goals? Where should treatment be offered: in criminal justice or mental health service locations? However, before embarking on these topics, the scale and nature of the problem will be put into perspective. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
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2009
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Personality disorders, Personality, Violence
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McMurran, M. (2009). Personality, personality disorder and violence: An introduction. In: McMurran, M. & Howard, R. (eds.) Personality, personality disorder and violence: An evidence based approach. Chichester: Wiley, pp. 3-18.
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Available in the Library: https://nottshc.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=109401