Psychology in Prisons

by Towl, Graham J.; Crighton, David A.

• ISBN13: 9781405160100
• ISBN10: 1405160101
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-07
• 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

Author Biography

David Crighton is Deputy Chief Psychologist for the Ministry of Justice, and visiting Professor of Psychology at London Metropolitan University.

Graham Towl is Chief Psychologist for the Ministry of Justice and Visiting Professor of Psychology at the universities of Birmingham and Portsmouth.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	p. vi
Foreword to Second Edition	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Context	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Psychological Services in Prisons	p. 18
Development and Criminal Behaviour	p. 34
Prisoner Needs	p. 57
Psychological Assessment	p. 71
Groupwork within Prisons	p. 93
Principles of Risk Assessment	p. 108
Evidence-Based Practice	p. 127
Mental Disorder	p. 129
Problem Drug Use	p. 151
Post-Traumatic Stress	p. 167
Suicide, Attempted Suicide and Self-Injury	p. 185
Violence	p. 202
Sex Offending	p. 217
Evaluation	p. 230
References	p. 248
Index	p. 291
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