NCJ Number
83538
Editor(s)
J T T M Feldbrugge,
Y A Werdmueller Von Elgg
Date Published
1981
Length
116 pages
Annotation
A series of essays focuses on the purpose and functions of the Netherlands' Dr. Henri van der Hoeven Kliniek, a forensic psychiatric hospital that treats involuntary admissions, and issues related to the treatment of a fictitious case.
Abstract
The opening presentation considers the origin and development of the clinic, types of patients, the treatment concept, and the course and means of treatment. The fictitious case history upon which the remaining presentations focus is then outlined, followed by a paper that discusses the application of the Netherlands' TBR order, created for the treatment of offenders who have defective development or mental impairments; the author's view as a a judge of the cases where a TBR is considered; and some remarks on the application of the TBR to the fictitious case. The application of the General Disablements Benefits Act to the fictitious case is considered, and the victim's role in criminal procedures is discussed in another presentation. The clinic's family therapist's viewpoint in the fictitious case is presented, followed by an essay on the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice. Society's expectations of the clinic are identified, and the importance of setting realistic expectations for improvement in the fictitious case is considered. The concluding presentation discusses that classification of offender called 'conflicted,' which refers to persons in a state of internal conflict, anxiety, and self-doubt. Also included are a panel discussion, reports from discussion groups, a general discussion, a summary of the meeting, and a listing of 16 researchable issues related to the clinic's work. References accompany a few presentations. For the document discussing the development and work of the clinic, see NCJ 83539.