Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment: Effective Programmes and Policies to Reduce Re-Offending Contributor(s): McGuire, James (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0471899674 ISBN-13: 9780471899679 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $103.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: Criminal behaviour continues to be a matter of major public concern. How should society respond? What should be done with those who offend repeatedly? "Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment" links theory, research and practice in a coherent way by providing a systematic, evidence-based approach for the effective reduction of criminal behaviour. James McGuire has brought together internationally renowned experts from a variety of specialisms to present the cutting edge of the most recent and exciting developments in this field. The coverage of the book includes:
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Penology - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Forensic Psychology |
Dewey: 365.66 |
LCCN: 2002071303 |
Series: Wiley Forensic Clinical Psychology |
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.66" W x 9.76" (1.56 lbs) 416 pages |
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Publisher Description: Criminal behaviour continues to be a matter of major publicconcern. How society should respond to it and what should be donewith those who repeatedly offend remain hotly disputed topics ofconversation. Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment draws togetherinternationally renowned experts from the United Kingdom, Europe, North America and Australia. Chapters summarise some of the mostrecent and exciting developments in this field and offer asystematic, knowledge-based approach to the effective reduction ofcriminal behaviour. * Offers coverage of a wide range of key topics in this area * Links theory, research and practice in a coherent and accessiblestyle * International focus with examples and authors from a number ofcountries |