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Jane Ireland - The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings - 9781138942578 - V9781138942578
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The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings

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Description for The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings Hardback. Editor(s): Ireland, Jane L.; Ireland, Carol A.; Fisher, Martin; Gredecki, Neil. Series: Routledge International Handbooks. Num Pages: 420 pages, 11 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKVP; JMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 174. .

The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings is the first volume to identify, discuss and analyse the most important psychological issues within prisons and secure hospitals.

Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners from the UK, US, Australia and Canada, the book covers not only the key groups that forensic psychologists work with, but also the treatment options available to them, workplace issues unique to secure settings, and some of the wider topics that impact upon offender populations. The book is divided into four sections:

  • population and issues;
  • treatment;
  • staff and workplace issues;
  • ... Read more

  • contemporary issues for forensic application.

With chapters offering both theoretical rigour and practical application, this is a unique resource that will be essential reading for any student, researcher or practitioner of forensic psychology or criminology. It will also be relevant for those interested in social policy and social care.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Routledge International Handbooks
Number of Pages
410
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138942578
SKU
V9781138942578
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

About Jane Ireland
Professor Jane L. Ireland is a Chartered Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Scientist. Professor Ireland holds a Professorial Chair at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, and is Violence Treatment Lead within High Secure Services, Ashworth Hospital, UK. She is an elected Academy Fellow of the Council of the Academy of Social Sciences and Fellow of the International Society for ... Read more

Reviews for The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings
'This is a comprehensive, cutting-edge book ideal for anyone interested in Forensic Psychology. The detailed attention to issues regarding a range of forensic populations and treatment programmes is excellent. The consideration of contemporary issues and the insightful, honest evaluation of the potential challenges of working in secure settings are particularly refreshing. It is an easily-accessible resource that I am sure ... Read more

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