Supervision for Forensic Practitioners
Jason Davies
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Description for Supervision for Forensic Practitioners
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 black & white tables, 7 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKVF1; KJMV2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 232 x 24. Weight in Grams: 428.
Forensic practitioners work in a diverse range of settings, with a wide variety of groups and with a large number of agencies. Their work, whilst rewarding, is challenging, demanding and often undertaken in highly stressful situations. Ensuring that the workforce is trained and supported is essential in order to maintain skilful, knowledgeable, responsive and effective practitioners. Whilst training, self-directed learning and peer support all play a role, the need for supervision for practitioners is increasingly being recognised. This text is aimed at all those working in forensic settings ... Read more
Forensic practitioners work in a diverse range of settings, with a wide variety of groups and with a large number of agencies. Their work, whilst rewarding, is challenging, demanding and often undertaken in highly stressful situations. Ensuring that the workforce is trained and supported is essential in order to maintain skilful, knowledgeable, responsive and effective practitioners. Whilst training, self-directed learning and peer support all play a role, the need for supervision for practitioners is increasingly being recognised. This text is aimed at all those working in forensic settings ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
428g
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138687837
SKU
V9781138687837
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Jason Davies
Jason Davies is a Consultant Forensic and Clinical Psychologist with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board and Honorary Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology with Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has worked as a practitioner in a range of forensic mental health settings and is co-editor of the book Research in Practice for Forensic Professionals (2011).
Reviews for Supervision for Forensic Practitioners
`Service provision within the forensic context is complex, forensic work and some clients can be demanding and harmful. Effective supervision has the capacity to enhance knowledge and skills and to positively impact practitioners' professional and personal integrity. Jason Davies' book is comprehensive and accessible. Written with a practical focus, this excellent text provides practical guidance and thoughtful consideration of important ... Read more