Implementation of positive behavioural support in a medium secure mental health service: a service development

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to detail the implementation and evaluation of positive behavioural support within a medium secure mental health service.

Design/methodology/approach

Information regarding the policy context, service context and the processes supporting PBS interventions are outlined.

Findings

PBS has historically been applied within child services in USA and learning disability services in UK.

Originality/value

Forensic mental health is a new area of implementation and is in line with current policy promoting its use across a number of service contexts.

Citation

Davies, B., John-Evans, H., Mallows, L. and Griffiths, J. (2016), "Implementation of positive behavioural support in a medium secure mental health service: a service development", The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 156-161. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-07-2015-0033