A potent combination of theory and practice, this new paperback edition addresses a variety of justice issues, such as whether prisoners with developmental disabilities are discriminated against, what form of sentencing should be applied to them, and appropriate assessment and t…
1. Natural history and theories of offending in people with developmental disabilities / William R. Lindsay, Peter Sturmey and John L. Taylor2. Criminal behaviour and developmental disability : an epidemiological perspective / Anthony J. Holland3. Legal issues / George S. Baroff…
A potent combination of theory and practice, this new paperback edition addresses a variety of justice issues, such as whether prisoners with developmental disabilities are discriminated against, what form of sentencing should be applied to them, and appropriate assessment and t…
'Psychological Research in Prisons' highlights the extent to which psychological theory and research can inform the work of practitioners, and likewise how practice can influence the direction of research. This work also provides a critique of managerialism and its policy-driven…
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, "Psycholog…
'Psychological Research in Prisons' highlights the extent to which psychological theory and research can inform the work of practitioners, and likewise how practice can influence the direction of research. This work also provides a critique of managerialism and its policy-driven…
This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research. Looks at the results of evidence based psychological approaches to working with prisoners. First half of the book has its primary focus on psychologica…
For autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behavior can be vital context for their defense. In this insightful book, Nick Dubin explores how and why autistic people get caught up in the…
