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Violence reduction in mental health and criminal justice: recent and current developments

Gail Miller (West London Mental Health Trust)
Brodie Paterson (Department of Nursing, University of Stirling)
Richard Benson (Forensic Health, HESAS, University of Glamorgan)
Paul Rogers (Broadmoor Hospital, West London Mental Health Trust and Caswell Clinic, Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust, University of Glamorgan)

The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice

ISSN: 1755-6228

Article publication date: 1 June 2007

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Abstract

Traditional methods of addressing workplace violence have relied almost solely on reactive measures. Methods of de‐escalation, strategies to calm the already distressed person down by means of positive communication, or responding to an actual or potential act of violence by means of physical control have formed the focus of training initiatives provided for staff. This approach has suggested an acceptance of the premise that violence in certain services is an inevitable problem that must be managed. This paper proposes that many incidents can be prevented and outlines the emerging evidence to support a structured, holistic approach. Additionally, it provides an overview of the recent policy agenda, the evidence base and examples of some recent and ongoing development work that attempts to change practice.

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Miller, G., Paterson, B., Benson, R. and Rogers, P. (2007), "Violence reduction in mental health and criminal justice: recent and current developments", The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 28-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/17556228200700005

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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