MACMILLAN Macmillan Mental Health, Crime and Justice - Academic Book

Mental Health, Crime and Justice provides a deep look into how society understands, manages, and responds to individuals with mental health illnesses. This collection brings together original scholarship from theoretical, empirical, and policy-related perspectives to examine the complex relationship between mental health and the legal system. By drawing on critical research from multiple disciplines, this book addresses key issues regarding justice and social harm. It offers a synthesis of different academic approaches, including law, psychiatry, sociology, and criminology. This text is designed for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of how mental health intersects with criminal justice frameworks and the ways different sectors attempt to control or respond to these populations.