Psychology in Prisons, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-1-4051-6010-0
Paperback
320 pages
April 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.
- 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