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Definition of MDO

Definition of MDO. People with a Mental Disorder who Come to the Attention of the CJS or Whose behaviour poses a risk of such contact. MDO Policy, MEL 5 (1999) Health, Social Work and Related Services for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Scotland. To co-ordinate care and support

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Definition of MDO

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  1. Definition of MDO • People with a Mental Disorder who • Come to the Attention of the CJS or • Whose behaviour poses a risk of such contact E Finlayson SLC

  2. MDO Policy, MEL 5 (1999)Health, Social Work and Related Services for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Scotland. • To co-ordinate care and support • To ensure public safety • To achieve a multi-agency/ disciplinary approach E Finlayson SLC

  3. MDO POLICY - Principles • Care under appropriate conditions of security…with regard to public safety • Regard to quality of care, and attention to needs of individual E Finlayson SLC

  4. MDO POLICY - Principles • Care in the community rather than institutions • Maximise rehabilitation and chance of an independent life E Finlayson SLC

  5. MDO REVIEW - Findings • Lack of joined-upness • Lack of community options • Unmanaged network E Finlayson SLC

  6. SERVICES, CARE, SUPPORT AND ACCOMMODATION FOR MENTALLY DISORDERED OFFENDERS IN SCOTLAND: CARE PATHWAY DOCUMENT • Full MDT Assessment at every stage • Clear protocols between agencies • Action Plan and Annual Reporting E Finlayson SLC

  7. Care Pathway Police/ No Offence Access to MH Services/ Com Care Police Offence Access MH Services/ Com Care • PF • Fit to plea • Access to • MH Services/ • Com Care • Pre Trial • Fit to plea • Access • MH Services/ • Com Care Trial Access MH Services/ Com Care Post Trial SER Psych Reports Access MH Services/ Com Care Care Plan Augmented Care Programme Approach E Finlayson SLC

  8. Forensic Care Network Board for Scotland • Forensic Care Network Board • Working Groups • HDL (2006) 48 E Finlayson SLC

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