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Covers several aspects of criminal justice and the criminal justice system, useful for both students and practitioners. This work contains approximately 300 entries (of between 500 and 1500 words) on key terms and concepts, arranged alphabetically.

The definitive guide from two leading authors central to developments in the field. An invaluable book which covers everything from theoretical and community research to precisely what is known about prisoners and the risk of their committing suicide. Covers the Harris Review and Government Response to it as well as the stance of politicians, reform groups and other leading experts on what in 2017 is an escalating problem for UK prisons. Contains analysis and data from over 30 years, bringing together key knowledge and information at a critical time of concern and attention.

Edited by the Head of Psychology for HM Prison Service and the National Probation Service, and fully updated to take account of structural changes within these Services, Psychology in Prisons takes an in-depth look at the work of psychologists in prisons strengthened by in-depth consideration of diversity issues such as age, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality and ethnicity.

• Focuses exclusively on the prison environment and prioritises practical information for practitioners working in prisons
  
• Contextualises psychological work in prisons,...

In 2015 the landmark suicide of the 100th woman to kill herself in prison custody passed largely unnoticed. This book by two experts sets out to redress the balance by examining all aspects of the history, present practices, causes and prevention prospects connected to this tragic chain of events. A long overdue analysis of a subject that is at last beginning to receive enhanced scrutiny. Focuses on both women and adolescent girls in custody. Looks at psychological, demographic, environmental and clinical factors. The first book of its kind. 'A really welcome addition to the suicide and...

This book illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.

• Illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.
  
• Gives examples of how forensic psychology can benefit not only from clinical and criminological approaches, but also from the insights of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.
  
• Many of the chapters introduce readers to areas which have not received extensive coverage elsewhere.
  
• Includes...

This handbook discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. It concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk in violent and sexual offenders, and is divided into three sections. The first section includes an overview of major psychological perspectives on offending and this is followed by chapters on the contribution of psychological development and offender profiling. Section two focuses on the assessment of risk with particular...

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.
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An up-to-date review of recent research into suicide and self-injury in prisons, making links between the research, the prison context, and related practise-based issues. It covers all the key issues for those working in the Prison Service

This book is the first practical guidance on how to address sexual violence, using a comprehensive institution-wide approach. The authors provide how-to level information on policy writing, responding to disclosures, developing comprehensive prevention and response education programmes, conducting trauma-informed investigations and sanctioning.

This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research.

• Looks at the results of evidence based psychological approaches to working with prisoners
  
• First half of the book has its primary focus on psychological evaluation research
  
• Includes chapters on psychological research on suicide, bullying, life sentenced prisoners and staff sickness