
Psychology in Prisons 2e
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
Published on 12. February 2009
Software
Other digital
320 pages
978-1-4443-0172-4 (ISBN)
Description
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
Reviews / Votes
"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)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
472 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4443-0172-4 (9781444301724)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Graham J. Towl | David A. Crighton
Psychology in Prisons
E-Book
01/2009
2nd Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€49.99
Available for download
Persons
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.
Content
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