This book consists of a series of assessments designed for professionals working with mentally disordered offenders and clients with challenging behaviours. It is written for psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, probation officers and professionals involved in court diversion schemes and is for use both before and after admission.

Valerie Anne Brown is a Team Leader at Broadmoor Hospital.

Authors acknowledgements. Foreword. Instructions for use. 1. Basic care issues. 2. Medical history. 3. Incident history. 4. External network. 5. Behaviour at night. 6. Life experiences. 7. Security issues. 8. Previous placements/treatments. 9. Significant events. 10. Social behaviour. 11. Recreational activities. 12. Threat/fantasy issues. 13. Sexual issues. 14. Loss/Bereavement. 15. Self harming behaviours. 16. Hostage taking history. 17. Eating issues. 18. Arson. Appendix.