Violent crime, unlike other criminal activities, is on the increase, and is of growing media and public concern. Approaching the issue from a practitioner's viewpoint, Good Practice in Working with Violence focuses on working with perpetrators of violence that has resulted in both physical and psychological harm. Drawing on the experiences of contributors from a range of backgrounds, the book discusses the challenges involved in working with violence and its effects, including:

• the assessment of violent persons and the extent to which violent behaviours can be predicted
• the production of reliable assessment methods for use in the field
• the moral and ethical issues presented by such assessments
• the extent to which violent behaviours can be successfully managed in the community or institutions
• the most effective intervention techniques for work with perpetrators of violence
• multi-agency responses to violent offenders
• training
• roles and responsibilities
• the issue of public protection.

Relevant for a variety of practice settings, Good Practice in Working with Violence is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and skills required for good practice in assessing and managing violence.