Review of 'Defining gender issues... Redefining women's services. A report from women in secure hospitals'

Abstract

Reviews the book "Defining Gender Issues... Redefining Women's Services. A Report from Women in Secure Hospitals," by Penny Stafford (1999). This report is based on an analysis of gender differences in the three high secure hospitals in England. Its main focus is the criminal histories of patients, but also includes other research and statistics related to secure psychiatric services. Furthermore, the author asserts that from this work an effective framework can be provided to inform the process of planning, developing and implementing dedicated service structures for women with security needs. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)