Psychology in Prisons (Forensic Practice series) [Paperback]

Graham J. Towl (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405100281 | ISBN-13: 978-1405100281 | Publication Date: March 17, 2003 | Edition: 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

Review

"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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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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