Towl - Böcker

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 new directions in forensic practice.Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field.Contributors include both academics and practitioners.Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic psychology.

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.The editors are Deputy Head and Head of Psychology for Prisons and Probation Services, and therefore well placed to compile this book.Complements Graham Towl's book Psychology in Prisons (BPS Blackwell, 2003).