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An alternative to the panel scheme for the diversion of mentally disordered offenders

The Southampton facilitator approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Eric F. Mendelson  and
Carol Frost
Eric F. Mendelson
Affiliation:
Knowle Hospital, Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5NA
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Multi-agency review of the diversion of mentally disordered offenders in the Southampton area did not reveal particular problems or lack of professional interest, but delays and difficulties could occur at any stage. To enhance the diversion process a facilitator approach was established. An experienced social worker undertook the roles of acting as a link, educator, supervisor and monitor. This has encouraged discontinuance of criminal proceedings, assisted the integration of mentality disordered offenders into ordinary psychiatric services and reduced the need for specialist assessment and care.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 18 , Issue 1 , January 1994 , pp. 39 - 40
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1994

References

Home Office (1990) Provision for Mentally Disordered Offenders. London: Home Office (circular 66/90) Google Scholar
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