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Violence is a multicausal phenomenon, in which many very different factors come together, having different influences and different consequences. Mental illness is a risk factor for violent behaviour, which is why in the clinical setting there is a need to assess and manage the risk of violence. The tools used are many: clinical, actuarial and structured clinical tools. They provide answers, albeit with significant limitations, to clinical, scientific and epidemiological needs. Risk assessment is accompanied by risk management within a circular model that promotes the exchange of information. This chapter highlights the importance of assessing the risk factors for violent behaviour as well as assessing protection factors and examining four specific areas, namely the patient, the setting, the victim and the emotional reactions.
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Lorettu, L., Nivoli, A.M.A., Milia, P., Nivoli, G. (2020). Violence Risk Assessment in Mental Health. In: Carpiniello, B., Vita, A., Mencacci, C. (eds) Violence and Mental Disorders. Comprehensive Approach to Psychiatry, vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33188-7_13
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