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Psychology in Prisons

Publication Year:
2008
Edition:
2nd
Author:
Towl, Graham J.; Crighton, David A.
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN:
978-1-40-510028-1
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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.

Psychology in Prisons:
  • Focuses exclusively on the prison environment and prioritises practical information for practitioners working in prisons
  • Contextualizes psychological work in prisons, and covers evidence based practice in key areas such as drug misuse and sex offending
  • Focuses on the needs of the client group
  • Features a section on the practicalities of psychological assessment and interventions
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Wiley
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Towl, Graham J.; Crighton, David A.
ISBN:
978-1-40-510028-1
Specialty:
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychology
Language:
English
Edition:
2nd
Pages:
320
Publication Year:
2008

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