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dysfunctional anger, impulsive aggression and treatment impeding behaviour within aCorrectional facility will also be provided.Working with Trauma DisordersColin Cameron, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, Ottawa, Canada(colin.cameron@theroyal.ca)This presentation will begin with a review of the prevalence data on trauma and posttraumaticstress disorders in correctional populations, and evidence that suggests trauma to be a significantfactor contributing to criminogenic risk. Not surprisingly we found a high prevalence of traumaand trauma disorders in offenders being admitted to the STU such that RNR principles wereadopted to develop a 25 bed Trauma Disorders Program. The workshop will include a briefreview of the evidence based treatment guidelines for PTSD, and how we have incorporatedthese into our approach to treatment, including psychopharmacology, and individual and grouppsychotherapy. Particular time will be spent sharing our experience with DBT in this population.Our approach to assessment and evaluation will also be shared along with some outcomemeasures.77. Impaired OffendersHow Soon is Too Soon? When Is Someone Who Kills, but Is Found to be NotCriminally Responsible, Ready to be Integrated into the Community?Donald R. Gardner, Provincial Court of British Columbia, Canada(dgardner@provincialcourt.bc.ca)Vince Li was charged with murder after a brutal slaying of a fellow bus passenger near Portagela Prairie, Manitoba in July 2008. He was later diagnosed with schizophrenia and found notcriminally responsible for the victim's death. In May 2010, the Provincial Review Board ruled hecould leave the hospital for supervised excursions. His treating psychiatrist expressed theopinion that there was no evidence Mr. Li harboured any delusional beliefs. The prosecutor'soffice did not oppose the application for community supervision. Mr. Li's lawyer stated that wascommitted to ensuring he get better with a goal of being reintegrated back into society. This caseraises the issue of balancing the public safety with the rehabilitation of someone with adiagnosed mental illness.187