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Book SynopsisJoanna Clarke is Course Director of the MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology at the University of York, UK. She has spent over 20 years working with offenders and staff in prison and community settings, and her research interests focus on factors that promote professional resilience in critical occupations. Pam Wilsonis Director of Pamela Wilson Associates Ltd, which specialises in criminal justice psychology. Shewas previouslya consultant psychologist in HM Prison Service where she worked to develop management and treatment strategies for high-risk offenders.
Trade Review"A much needed book, explaining the actual practice of forensic psychology in this country from experts in each area. The contents are superb, including controversial and contemporary topics such as gangs." - Dr Amanda Roberts, University of East London, UK "This volume will be an invaluable addition to anyone in the field, whether they are practitioners, students or academics. In this edited book there are important contributions from those working in the field, covering the broad range of topics pertinent to forensic psychology in the UK and elsewhere." - Professor Anthony Beech, University of Birmingham, UK
Table of ContentsIntroduction; P.Wilson Theories of Crime; R.Milner Interviewing Forensic Clients; J.Clarke Forensic Assessment; M.Fletcher Case Formulation; R.Bell Report Writing; S.Evershed Motivational Report Disclosure; R.Milner and T.Brookes Working with Juvenile Offenders; K.Barnes and R.Fitter Internet Sex Offenders; M.Shirley Female Offenders; P.Coombes Sexual Offenders; P.Willmot Gangs; P.Summers Victims of Crime; S.Barnes The Resilient Practitioner; J.Clarke.
