Psychology in Prisons, 2nd Edition

by Editor: Graham J. Towl (HM Prison Service ); Editor: David A. Crighton

• ISBN13: 9781444301731
• ISBN10: 144430173X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

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

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Preface

Context

Introduction

Psychological Services in Prisons

Development and Criminal Behaviour

Prisoner Needs

Psychological Assessment

Groupwork within Prisons

Principles of Risk Assessment

Evidence Based Practice

Mental Disorder

Problem Drug Use

Post Traumatic Stress

Suicide, Attempted Suicide and Self-injury

Violence

Sex Offending

Evaluation

References

Index

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