The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei Darussalam

This paper examines the management of offenders with mental disorders in Brunei Darussalam. The existing legislation, resources and service configuration are discussed in the context of recent developments and the challenges that need to be addressed. An innovative multi-agency approach is suggested...

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Main Author: Hilda Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2017-08-01
Series:BJPsych International
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056474000001963/type/journal_article
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spelling doaj.art-4b96f47bf00347ddbf6fd5d06aa8a2ac2023-03-09T12:28:28ZengCambridge University PressBJPsych International2056-47402058-62642017-08-0114727410.1192/S2056474000001963The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei DarussalamHilda Ho0Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam, emailThis paper examines the management of offenders with mental disorders in Brunei Darussalam. The existing legislation, resources and service configuration are discussed in the context of recent developments and the challenges that need to be addressed. An innovative multi-agency approach is suggested to improve the management of a group of people with complex needs.https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056474000001963/type/journal_article
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title The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei Darussalam
title_full The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei Darussalam
title_fullStr The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei Darussalam
title_full_unstemmed The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei Darussalam
title_short The management of offenders with mental disorders within the criminal justice system in Brunei Darussalam
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