The therapeutic challenge

Abstract

Ten years ago the Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder Programme (DSPD) was launched. There were initial human rights concerns about forcibly detaining and treating offenders before they had committed offences. Many of the key issues have been well described elsewhere (Seddon, 2008).

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David Jones

David Jones is a Consultant Psychotherapist working in an NHS Medium Secure Unit for severe personality disorder. Previously he worked as lead therapist on three units at HMP Grendon