FORENSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY (PB 2019) Paperback

Forensic psychotherapy is a growing field that delves into the psychological roots of violent, sexual, and antisocial behavior. Positioned at the intersection of psychoanalysis and forensic psychiatry, it combines the diagnostic and risk-focused approach of the latter with the depth of understanding emphasized in psychotherapy. This discipline aims to uncover both conscious and unconscious motivations behind criminal acts by examining not just the crime itself, but also the offender as a whole—considering their personal background, environment, and interactions with the criminal justice system. It emphasizes the need to understand both the perpetrator and the victim, as well as the internalized victim within the offender. This comprehensive volume brings together leading international voices in forensic psychotherapy, offering insight into the evolution of the field across the UK, Europe, and the U.S. It includes discussions on therapeutic work with high-risk offenders in prisons and secure psychiatric settings, examines issues like female-perpetrated violence, explores therapeutic approaches for incarcerated mothers and their children, and highlights advancements in professional training. Originally published as two special issues of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, this book is a valuable resource for professionals and scholars in forensic mental health, psychology, psychiatry, criminology, sociology, and the criminal justice system.