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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 the University of Portsmouth. He has received the British Psychological Society award for distinguished contribution to professional psychology. He is the editor of Psychology in Prisons (BPS Blackwell, 2003) and joint editor of Suicide in Prisons (BPS Blackwell, 2002). He is also co-editor of the British Journal of Forensic Practice.
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 a timely, elegant and wide-ranging collection of essays. It will prove of value and interest not only to professional psychologists and those working in probation but to all those seeking to identify 'what works' in the criminal justice system." Stephen Shaw, Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for England and Wales "A very practical and informative book that clearly illustrates the contribution and potential contribution that applied psychology can make to the care of offenders and victims in the community, as well as to those working with these individuals within the probation services. It is clearly written and will make a useful contribution to the knowledge base around the issues discussed and will inform both clinicians working in the field and allied services, plus academics and students studying in a variety of related disciplines." Sharon Riordan, Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health Care, University of Birmingham