Psychology in Prisons

Author:   Graham J. Towl (HM Prison Service) ,  David A. Crighton
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781405160100


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 February 2008
Format:   Paperback
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Edited by the Head of Psychology for HM Prison Service and the National Probation Service, and fully updated to take account of structural changes within these Services, Psychology in Prisons takes an in-depth look at the work of psychologists in prisons strengthened by in-depth consideration of diversity issues such as age, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality and ethnicity. Focuses exclusively on the prison environment and prioritises practical information for practitioners working in prisons Contextualises psychological work in prisons, and covers evidence based practice in key areas such as drug misuse and sex offending Focused on the needs of the client group Features a section on the practicalities of psychological assessment and interventions

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Author:   Graham J. Towl (HM Prison Service) ,  David A. Crighton
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.70cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781405160100


ISBN 10:   1405160101
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 February 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

About the Authors. Preface. Part 1: Context:. 1. Introduction. 2. Psychological Services in Prisons. 3. Development and Criminal Behaviour. 4. Prisoner Needs. 5. Psychological Assessment. 6. Groupwork within Prisons. 7. Principles of Risk Assessment. Part 2: Evidence Based Practice:. 8. Mental Disorder. 9. Problem Drug Use. 10. Post Traumatic Stress. 11. Suicide, Attempted Suicide and Self-injury. 12. Violence. 13. Sex Offending. 14. Evaluation. References. Index

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An excellent introductory text that will undoubtedly appeal to those who work in prisons ... .The text is completely up to date with relevant literature. (Psychologist, December 2008)


An excellent introductory text that will undoubtedly appeal to those who work in prisons ? .The text is completely up to date with relevant literature. (Psychologist, December 2008)


Author Information

David Crighton is Deputy Chief Psychologist for the Ministry of Justice, and visiting Professor of Psychology at London Metropolitan University. Graham Towl is Chief Psychologist for the Ministry of Justice and Visiting Professor of Psychology at the universities of Birmingham and Portsmouth.

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