The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners - Hardcover

Crighton, David A.; Towl, Graham J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415128870 ISBN 13: 9780415128872

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practioners discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. The book concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk in violent and sexual offenders.
In three sections it looks at:what we know about offenders; the assessment of risk; and the applicationn of psychological assessment and intervention approaches.
By illustrating theoretical practice with case examples and also practical guidance The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners develops a very practical focus throughout the text. Each chapter of the book is also designed so that it can be read in isolation and still provide useful guidance. It can be used as an aid to day to day professional practice for those working in forensic settings including probation officers, social workers, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists.

About this title

About the Author

Graham J.Towl is Head of Forensic Psychology, East Anglia Area, HM Prison Service and visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge; David A.Crighton is a Forensic Psychologist, Yorkshire Centre for Forensic Psychiatry.

From the Back Cover

The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. By aiming to give a fuller understanding of how psychology can contribute to our understanding of offending, the book concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk in violent and sexual offenders. By illustrating theoretical practice with case examples and also practical guidance The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners develops a very practical focus throughout the text. It can be used as an aid to day-to-day professional practice for those working in forensic settings including probation officers, social workers, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415128870
• ISBN 13: 9780415128872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240