PSYCHOLOGY IN PRISONS by Graham J. Towl (Editor), David A. Crighton (Editor) ( 9781444301724 )

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Title:

PSYCHOLOGY IN PRISONS

By:

Graham J. Towl (Editor), David A. Crighton (Editor)

Format:

Other digital

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ISBN 10:

1444301721

ISBN 13:

9781444301724

Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

12 February, 2009

Edition:

2nd Edition

Pages:

320

Description:

Looks at the work of psychologists in prisons. This book considers diversity issues such as age, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality and ethnicity. It also focuses on the prison environment and prioritises practical information for practitioners working in prisons.

Synopsis:

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

Publication:

Imprint:

Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Returns:

Non-returnable

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ADDRESSING STUDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO FORENSIC PRACTICE