Good Practice in Working with Violence

This volume focuses on working with perpetrators of violence that has resulted in both physical and psycholgical harm.

Drawing on the experiences of contributors from a range of backgrounds, the text discusses the challenges involved in working with violence and its effects, including: the extent to which violent behaviours can be predicted; the moral and ethical issues involved in assessment; how far violent behaviours can be successfully managed in the community or institutions; and the issue of public protection.;Designed to be relevant for a variety of practice settings, this text provides a comprehensive guide to the techniques and skills required for good practice in assessing and managing violence.