Working with People with Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour : A Training Resource

This training resource offers a range of professionals an introduction and framework to the issues, legislation and practice around working with people with learning disabilities and offending behaviour.

The training can be provided as stand-alone modules or as a comprehensive course, and is designed to be delivered by trainers and/or clinicians who have experience in providing forensic services to people with learning disabilities. Key features: Strong multidisciplinary approach; written by a wide range of experts; equips organisations with the resources to improve understanding and practice. Contents include: 1. Background and overview History, epidemiology and offending An introduction to policy and service provision Partnerships 2.

Legal and ethical Criminal justice system Mental Health Act (2007) Other legal and ethical considerations 3.

Psychopathology and offending Mental illness, learning disabilities and offending Neurodevelopmental disorders and offending 4. Working with offenders Working with sexual offenders with learning disabilities Working with firesetters with learning disabilities Working with violent offenders with learning disabilities Risk assessment and management This pack contains: Trainer's notes, CD-rom containing PowerPoint presentations, case studies, handouts, report templates and evaluation learning sheets. Vital information for: Those working with people with learning disabilities in forensic, mental health or learning disability services, including professional health and social care staff, forensic nurses, senior carers, behavioural and occupational therapists and trainers in the community, residential hospitals and criminal justice settings.