The Index Offence Representation Scales; a predictive clinical tool in the management of dangerous, violent patients with personality disorder?

ConclusionsThe IORS show promise for helping clinicians formulate the early institutional pathway of seriously violent people with personality disorder, particularly with respect to their overt aggression and prosocial engagement. Replication studies are, however, indicated. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - October 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gill McGauley, Scott Ferris, Luisa Marin‐Avellan, Peter Fonagy Tags: Invited Special Issue Article Source Type: research