Psychological research in prisons

Psychological research in prisons

by Towl, Graham J.

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A rigorous critique of the current state of research being conducted in prisons, this volume collects and reviews expert contributions from leading applied forensic psychologists working in the field. Looking beyond the rudimentary idea of what works and what doesn't, "Psychological Research in Prisons" examines a variety of effective methodologies as they apply to different individuals, advocating a more evidence based approach to evaluating prisoners. Beginning with a thorough analysis of the…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Psychological research in prisons / edited by Graham J. Towl.

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A rigorous critique of the current state of research being conducted in prisons, this volume collects and reviews expert contributions from leading applied forensic psychologists working in the field. Looking beyond the rudimentary idea of what works and what doesn't, "Psychological Research in Prisons" examines a variety of effective methodologies as they apply to different individuals, advocating a more evidence based approach to evaluating prisoners. Beginning with a thorough analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons, the text not only evaluates the characteristics of prisoners' behaviour but also the nature of the institutions that they are in. With a particular focus on the psychological evaluation of attempts to reduce the risk of re-offending, this book also explores key areas of emerging research, such as the treatment of sex offenders, and those serving life sentences. Featuring chapters on suicide, bullying, and staff sickness, this book gives the reader a clear sense of the range of psychological research that has been conducted in recent years

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2006.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Blackwell Pub
  • Place of Publication:Malden, Mass
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2006.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xii, 228 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:140517322X, 9781405173223, 1280748524, 9781280748523
  • oclc:ocn271794025
  • LC Classification:HV6089
  • Dewey Decimal:365.66

Subjects

Correctional psychology -- Research Offenders with mental disabilities -- R… Prison psychology -- Research Prisoners -- Mental health services Prisonniers -- Psychologie Prisonniers -- Services de santé mentale Psychologie correctionnelle -- Recherche

Writers

Towl, Graham J.

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