RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Treating Aggression in Forensic Psychiatric Settings
JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online
JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
SP 40
OP 43
VO 45
IS 1
A1 Robert L Trestman
YR 2017
UL http://jaapl.org/content/45/1/40.abstract
AB Forensic psychiatric units are high-risk environments for aggressive behavior. Many elements are necessary for the successful reduction or elimination of aggression in the process of creating a safe treatment environment. Many specific interventions have been attempted over the years with various degrees of, usually limited, success. Tolisano et al. present an integrated behavioral approach with solid theoretical underpinnings and opportunities to support significant safety improvements for select patients, albeit with several caveats.