Psychology in prisons

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 div...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Crighton, David A. (Author)
Contributors: Towl, Graham J.
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Malden, Mass. [u.a.] BPS Blackwell 2008
In:Year: 2008
Edition:2. ed.
Online Access: Biographische Angaben
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Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
IFK: P IV 470
UB: KB 20 A 3070
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Keywords:
Criminal Psychology
Depression
Drogenmissbrauch
Evaluation
Evidenzbasierte Praxis
Forensic Psychiatry > methods > Great Britain
Forensic Psychology > Great Britain
Gewalt
Gruppenarbeit
Intervention
Kriminalpsychologie
Praxis
Prisoners > psychology > Great Britain
Prison psychology
Prison psychology > Great Britain
Psychische Gesundheit
Psychodiagnostik
Psychologen
Psychologie
Risikoeinschätzung
Sexualkriminalität
Strafgefangene
Strafvollzug
Strafvollzug > Psychologie
Suizid
Traumatisierung
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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
Item Description:Literaturverz. S. 248 - 290
Previous ed.: Oxford: Blackwell, 2003. - Literaturverz. S. 248 - 290
Physical Description:XII, 306 S. graph. Darst. cm
ISBN:9781405160100
1405160101