Psychology in Prisons

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Edited by the Head of Psychology for HM Prison Service and theNational Probation Service, and fully updated to take account ofstructural changes within these Services, Psychology inPrisons takes an in-depth look at the work of psychologists inprisons strengthened by in-depth consideration of diversity issuessuch as age, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality andethnicity. * * Focuses exclusively on the prison environment and prioritisespractical information for practitioners working in prisons * Contextualises psychological work in prisons, and coversevidence based practice in key areas such as drug misuse and sexoffending * Focused on the needs of the client group * Features a section on the practicalities of psychologicalassessment and interventions

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Graham J. Towl

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Forensic Psychology Forensische Psychologie Psychologie Psychology Psychology Special Topics Spezialthemen Psychologie

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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)"Psychology in Prisons leavens cutting-edge research with seasonedclinical insight to produce an indispensable roadmap to the GoldenAge of forensic psychology. David Crighton and Graham Towl aredeeply committed to promoting evidence-based practices in theassessment and reduction of offender risk. This remarkable workshould be within arm's reach of any psychologist working in aprison on either side of the Atlantic." -John Monahan, Shannon Distinguished Professor of Lawand Psychology, University of Virginia, USA
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