Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know

Reflections of a Forensic Practitioner

Profeesor Herschel A. Prins

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Waterside Press
14 October 2011

Memoirs; Crime & criminology; Probation services; Criminal or forensic psychology

In this absorbing account, he traces his personal journey from 'main grade' probation officer, Home Office civil servant, trainer and inspector to top level positions within a number of academic institutions (notably at Leicester University and Loughborough University), with the Parole Board, key nationwide committees, mental health inquiries and beyond. His 'reflections' on a life geared to the improvement of knowledge and understanding in this sphere contain unique insights for practitioners and criminologists alike - and words of wisdom for a Criminal Justice System which ought to value mature reflection as it approaches the second decade of the 21st century. Describing the author as 'one of my heroes', well-known criminologist and broadcaster David Wilson asserts that Herschel Prins is 'one of - if not the key figure - in Britain who pushed forward the development of criminology and forensic psychiatry' and that he was in certain respects 'ahead of his time'.

By: Profeesor Herschel A. Prins
Imprint: Waterside Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9781904380795
ISBN 10: 1904380794
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 14 October 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

From a relatively modest background, Herschel Prins rose to become a leading exponent concerning forensic work with mentally impaired offenders. In this absorbing account, he traces his personal journey from 'main grade' probation officer, Home Office civil servant , trainer and inspector to top level positions within a number of academic institutions (notably at Leicester University and Loughborough University), with the Parole Board, key nationwide committees, mental health inquiries and beyond.

Reviews for Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know: Reflections of a Forensic Practitioner

'In a field prone to disappointment and disillusion he continues to stimulate and inspire': Sir Michael Day OBE. 'I can think of no-one more instrumental at the pivotal meeting point of crime, criminal justice and mental disorder': Andrew Rutherford. 'A monument to unassertive sanity': Sir Louis Blom-Cooper QC. 'One of my heroes': David Wilson