International human rights and mental disability law
Perlin, Michael L., 1946-
International human rights and mental disability law when the silenced are heard / [electronic resource] : Michael L. Perlin. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xiv, 339 p.). - American Psychology-Law Society series . - American Psychology-Law Society series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Examining the mistreatment of persons with mental disabilities around the world, Michael Perlin identifies universal factors that contaminate mental disability law, including lack of comprehensive legislation and of independent counsel; inadequate care; poor or nonexistent community programming; and inhumane forensic systems.
9780199914548 (ebook) : No price
Mental health laws.
People with mental disabilities--Civil rights.
Insanity (Law)
K640
344.044
International human rights and mental disability law when the silenced are heard / [electronic resource] : Michael L. Perlin. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xiv, 339 p.). - American Psychology-Law Society series . - American Psychology-Law Society series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Examining the mistreatment of persons with mental disabilities around the world, Michael Perlin identifies universal factors that contaminate mental disability law, including lack of comprehensive legislation and of independent counsel; inadequate care; poor or nonexistent community programming; and inhumane forensic systems.
9780199914548 (ebook) : No price
Mental health laws.
People with mental disabilities--Civil rights.
Insanity (Law)
K640
344.044