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Psychology in Prisons (Forensic Practice series) [Paperback]

Graham J. Towl (Editor)


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1405100281 978-1405100281 March 17, 2003 1
Edited by the Head of Psychology for Her Majesty's Prison Service and the National Probation Service, this book gives an account of the work of psychologists in Her Majesty's prisons.

  • Edited by the Head of Psychology for Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Services.
  • Looks at the work of psychologists in prisons.
  • Contributors look at the background, current practice and likely future directions for each topic.

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"A clear, up-to-the-minute description of the current state of prison psychology. The volume is highly accessible to the generalist with an interest in working with prisoners, contributing to debates on issues such as risk assessment, resettlement, recruitment and retention, training and incident management." Crispin Truman, Director, Revolving Doors Agency

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"A clear, up-to-the-minute description of the current state of prison psychology. The volume is highly accessible to the generalist with an interest in working with prisoners, contributing to debates on issues such as risk assessment, resettlement, recruitment and retention, training and incident management." Crispin Truman, Director, Revolving Doors Agency

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (March 17, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405100281
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405100281
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,520,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
The forensic psychological field is booming. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
joint thematic review, groupwork interventions, pure bullies, disruptive prisoners, enhanced thinking skills, groupwork programmes, staff awareness training, area psychologists, prison service, forensic psychologists, female estate, psychological staff, training prisons, accreditation panel, treatment manager, index offence, pure victims, workshop supervisors, reconviction rates, sexual offending, hostage incidents, reducing recidivism, current conviction, behaviour programmes
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Home Office, Parole Board, National Probation Service, British Psychological Society, Enhanced Thinking Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Ionic Office
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