Abstract
In November and December 1981 a survey was conducted of the members of the Forensic Psychiatry Section. A questionnaire invited members to report any research they were undertaking. Although the response was incomplete, the replies indicated a wide range of investigation in the specialty. This brief report indicates the main areas of study.
Highlights
Research in Forensic Psychiatry In November and December 1981 a survey was conducted of the members of the Forensic Psychiatry Section
Offences: Two offence categories are subject to analysis: one study is of shoplifting, with particular attention to the assessment of intent; the other is a prospective study of 100 arsonists with monitoring of their subsequent criminal history
In the South-East of En&1and a prospective review is being undertaken of men over the age of 6S who are admitted to a large remand prison, and in Edinburgh a retrospective survey of all arrested persons over the age of 60 is in progress
Summary
In November and December 1981 a survey was conducted of the members of the Forensic Psychiatry Section. One concerns the attitudes of the general population and of specific professional groups to juvenile delinquents. In the UK a three-generational study of loss of parental authority in delinquency is being undertaken.
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