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Psychology in Probation Services
David A. Crighton
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Description for Psychology in Probation Services
Paperback. Outlines the strategic framework for psychological services across prisons and probation. This book gives a picture of some key areas of applied psychological practice in probation settings. It covers the development of applied psychological services, court work, mental health, working with sex offenders, risk assessment, and cognitive skills. Editor(s): Crighton, David A.; Towl, Graham J. Series: Forensic Practice. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVP; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 314.
This book serves as a route map for psychologists and probation officers working in probation services.
- Outlines the strategic framework for psychological services across prisons and probation.
- Gives an up-to-date picture of some key emerging areas of applied psychological practice in probation settings.
- Covers the development of applied psychological services, court work, mental health, working with sex offenders, risk assessment, group work, cognitive skills, multi-agency public protection panels, and lifer assessments.
- The editors are Deputy Head and Head of Psychology for Prisons and Probation Services, and therefore well placed to compile this book.
- Complements Graham Towl's book Psychology in Prisons (BPS Blackwell, 2003).
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Series
Forensic Practice
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405124690
SKU
V9781405124690
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About David A. Crighton
David Crighton is Deputy Head of Psychology for Prisons and Probation Services. He is also visiting Professor of Forensic Psychology at London Metropolitan University and co-editor of the British Journal of Forensic Practice. Graham Towl is Head of Psychology for Prisons and Probation Services. He is also visiting Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham and ... Read more
Reviews for Psychology in Probation Services
"A comprehensive introduction, from an operational standpoint, of the role of psychology and psychologists in the Probation Service as it is and might develop, for both students and practitioners. Everything from basic risk assessment to MAPPA and work with life sentence prisoners is covered." Rod Morgan, Chairman, Youth Justice Board, formerly HM Chief Inspector of Probation "This is ... Read more