People living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who become involved with the criminal justice system often experience a complex set of difficulties associated with mental health, social exclusion and criminogenic needs. For services, these complexities can present significant challenges. Characteristics associated with BPD, including emotional dysregulation, impulsivity and interpersonal difficulties, may interact with offending and rehabilitation needs for some individuals. At the same time, the systems designed to respond to offending behaviour do not always have access to specialist knowledge about personality disorder and evidence-based treatment. People with BPD involved with … [Read more...] about Borderline Personality Disorder in the Forensic Community: How South Australia is Supporting Complex Personality Disorder in the Justice System


