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OverviewThe Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. By aiming to give a fuller understanding of how psychology can contribute to our understanding of offending, the book concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk in violent and sexual offenders. The book is divided into three sections. The first section includes an overview of major psychological perspectives on offending and this is followed by chapters on the contribution of psychological development and offender profiling. Section two focuses on the assessment of risk with particular emphasis given to two examples: the assessment of risk of suicidal behaviour and violence. Section three looks at the application of psychological assessment and intervention approaches. The focus throughout this section is on the use of systematic approaches to assessment and intervention and the two areas discussed in detail are anger management difficulties and sexual offending. By illustrating theoretical practice with case examples and also practical guidance, The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners devlops a very practical focus throughout the text. It can be used as an aid to day to day professional practice for those working in forensic settings including probation officers, social workers, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David A. Crighton , Graham J. TowlPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780415128872ISBN 10: 0415128870 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 05 December 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I What we know about offenders 1 What we know about offenders: an overview of major psychological perspectives 2 The development of delinquent and criminal behaviour 3 Offender profiling Part II Assessing risk 4 Risk assessment 5 Risk assessment of suicide 6 Risk assessment of violence Part III Assessment and treatment 7 Cognitive—behavioural approaches to offending 8 The assessment of anger management difficulties 9 The treatment of anger management difficulties 10 What we know about sex offenders 11 The assessment of sex offenders 12 The treatment of sex offendersReviews'Well written... useful text and I shall alert my undergraduate and postgraduate clinical criminology students to it.' - Professor Hershel Prins, Forensic Update 'I recommend it as a scholarly and highly readable introduction.' - Professor David Farrington, Cambridge University 'An excellent introduction to forensic psychology. It will be of use to those with minimal experience and also provides practical advice and insight for those readers who work regularly in the forensic setting.' - British Journal of Psychiatry 'Scholarly and extremely thorough without being indigestible, wide-ranging without being trite, and full of practical detail while never losing pace...a rich source of excellent teaching material and up-to-date references. Those in related disciplines who want to use psychological techniques will find all they are looking for.' - Journal of Forensic Psychiatry 'I recommend it highly as a scholarly and highly readable introduction.' - Professor David Farrington, Cambridge University 'The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practioners offers a clear, readable and accessible framework for good, defensible, basic principles and skills for working with offenders, particularly conducting risk assessment. A very useful text particularly for new practioners in the field.' - Danielle Hudson, The British Journal of Forensic Practice Author InformationGraham J.Towl is Head of Forensic Psychology, East Anglia Area, HM Prison Service and visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge; David A.Crighton is a Forensic Psychologist, Yorkshire Centre for Forensic Psychiatry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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