David C ooke, Pamela J.Baldwin, Jacqueline Howison

`... recommended for use on training courses for prison officers and any other prison staff who come into daily contact with prisoners. It provides a basic understanding of people who commit crimes and the variety of motives which lead to criminal behaviour.' - Forum` ... The authors have succeeded in producing a book which combines practical experience and common sense with the results of psychological research. It is anticipated theat the book will find a useful place on training courses for prison officers and that it would be of interest to other professionals who work in prisons.' - Behavioural Research and Therapy`... essential reading for all those considering working withing a penal setting.' - Susan Waine, Nursing Times

• 1. Psychology and its role in prisons; 2. Criminal behaviour : how it develops; 3. Understanding sex offenders; 4. Alcohol and drugs : their role in criminal behaviour; 5. Understanding violence and aggression; 6. Psychological disturbance in prison; 7. The impact of AIDS on prison life; 8. Communication skills; 9. Coping with disturbed prisoners; 10. Coping with face-to-face violence; 11. Hostage-taking in prisons; 12. Stress and working in prisons; 13. Giving evidence in court; Index;

David C ooke, Pamela J.Baldwin, Jacqueline Howison

`... recommended for use on training courses for prison officers and any other prison staff who come into daily contact with prisoners. It provides a basic understanding of people who commit crimes and the variety of motives which lead to criminal behaviour.' - Forum` ... The authors have succeeded in producing a book which combines practical experience and common sense with the results of psychological research. It is anticipated theat the book will find a useful place on training courses for prison officers and that it would be of interest to other professionals who work in prisons.' - Behavioural Research and Therapy`... essential reading for all those considering working withing a penal setting.' - Susan Waine, Nursing Times

• 1. Psychology and its role in prisons; 2. Criminal behaviour : how it develops; 3. Understanding sex offenders; 4. Alcohol and drugs : their role in criminal behaviour; 5. Understanding violence and aggression; 6. Psychological disturbance in prison; 7. The impact of AIDS on prison life; 8. Communication skills; 9. Coping with disturbed prisoners; 10. Coping with face-to-face violence; 11. Hostage-taking in prisons; 12. Stress and working in prisons; 13. Giving evidence in court; Index;

David C ooke, Pamela J.Baldwin, Jacqueline Howison

`... recommended for use on training courses for prison officers and any other prison staff who come into daily contact with prisoners. It provides a basic understanding of people who commit crimes and the variety of motives which lead to criminal behaviour.' - Forum` ... The authors have succeeded in producing a book which combines practical experience and common sense with the results of psychological research. It is anticipated theat the book will find a useful place on training courses for prison officers and that it would be of interest to other professionals who work in prisons.' - Behavioural Research and Therapy`... essential reading for all those considering working withing a penal setting.' - Susan Waine, Nursing Times

• 1. Psychology and its role in prisons; 2. Criminal behaviour : how it develops; 3. Understanding sex offenders; 4. Alcohol and drugs : their role in criminal behaviour; 5. Understanding violence and aggression; 6. Psychological disturbance in prison; 7. The impact of AIDS on prison life; 8. Communication skills; 9. Coping with disturbed prisoners; 10. Coping with face-to-face violence; 11. Hostage-taking in prisons; 12. Stress and working in prisons; 13. Giving evidence in court; Index;