Description
| Product ID: | 9781138942578 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Routledge International Handbooks |
| Title: | The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings |
| Authors: | Author: Carol Ireland, Neil Gredecki, Martin Fisher, Jane Ireland |
| Page Count: | 410 |
| Subjects: | Society and culture: general, Society & culture: general, Social work, Penology and punishment, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Social, group or collective psychology, Criminal or forensic psychology, Psychotherapy, Trauma and shock, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Social work, Penology & punishment, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Social, group or collective psychology, Criminal or forensic psychology, Psychotherapy, Trauma & shock, Health & personal development |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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 high security hospitals. Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners from 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. This is a unique resource that will be essential reading for any student, researcher or practitioner of forensic psychology or criminology. 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:
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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-05-30 |
