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Definition of MDO

People with a Mental Disorderwho

Come to the Attention of the CJSor

Whose behaviour poses a risk of such contact

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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

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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

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MDO POLICY - Principles

Care in the community rather than institutions

Maximise rehabilitation and chance of an independent life

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MDO REVIEW - Findings

Lack of joined-upness

Lack of community options

Unmanaged network

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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

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Police/No Offence

Access to MH Services/

Com Care

Police Offence

Access MH Services/

Com Care

PFFit to plea

Access toMH Services/

Com Care

Pre TrialFit to plea

AccessMH Services/

Com Care

Trial

AccessMH Services/

Com Care

Post Trial

SERPsych

ReportsAccess

MH Services/Com Care

Care PlanAugmented Care Programme Approach

Care Pathway

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Forensic Care Network Board for Scotland

Forensic Care Network Board

Working Groups

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