| The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practioners Contributor(s): Crighton, David a. (Author), Towl, Graham J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415128870 ISBN-13: 9780415128872 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1996 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Forensic Medicine - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
| Dewey: 614.1 |
| LCCN: 96007563 |
| Lexile Measure: 1290 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.90 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |