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Book SynopsisThe Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings is the first volume to identify, discuss and analyse the most important psychological issues within prisons and secure hospitals.
Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners from the UK, US, Australia and Canada, the book covers not only the key groups that forensic psychologists work with, but also the treatment options available to them, workplace issues unique to secure settings, and some of the wider topics that impact upon offender populations. The book is divided into four sections:
- population and issues;
- treatment;
- staff and workplace issues;
- contemporary issues for forensic application.
With chapters offering both theoretical
Trade Review
'This is a comprehensive, cutting-edge book ideal for anyone interested in Forensic Psychology. The detailed attention to issues regarding a range of forensic populations and treatment programmes is excellent. The consideration of contemporary issues and the insightful, honest evaluation of the potential challenges of working in secure settings are particularly refreshing. It is an easily-accessible resource that I am sure will be a valued go-to reference for academics, practioners and students. We have needed a volume like this for a long time.' - Dr. Jane L Wood, HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist, Reader, School of Psychology, University of Kent, UK
'This outstanding book offers the latest evidence in all areas of forensic psychology practice. The chapters, written by leading authors in the field, aptly capture the complexities of the work, and provide clear guidance for practitioners working in the field. The collection is impressive in its breadth and depth, and will be an essential read for students of forensic psychology and practitioners working in secure settings.' - Joel Harvey, King’s College London, UK
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction
SECTION I: POPULATIONS AND ISSUES
Chapter 2: Young high risk forensic populations: Assessment, treatment, and risk management
Chapter 3: Understanding women in prison
Chapter 4: Offenders with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Chapter 5: Understanding deception and denial in offenders
Chapter 6: Self-harm in prison
Chapter 7: Assessment issues in offending populations
SECTION II: TREATMENT
Chapter 8: Treatment with firesetters
Chapter 9: Sexual offender treatment in forensic and correctional settings
Chapter 10: Domestic Violence Programmes
Chapter 11: Empirically-based strategies for treating personality disorder
Chapter 12. Trauma and its treatment in forensic settings
Chapter 13: Contemporary evidence-based approaches to the assessment and treatment of substance-abusing offenders
Chapter 14: Effective interventions to address acquisitive offending
Chapter 15: Modifying Assessment and Treatment for deaf forensic clients
SECTION III: STAFF AND WORKPLACE ISSUES
Chapter 16: The psychological and emotional effects of prison on prison staff
Chapter 17: Relationships in prisons
Chapter 18: Staff supervision within in forensic settings
Chapter 19: The positive practice of safety: Reductions in workplace bullying behaviour through increases in safety and security
Chapter 20: The resilient organisation
Chapter 21: A practical approach to ethical issues for psychologists in prisons and secure settings
SECTION IV: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR FORENSIC APPLICATION
Chapter 22: Functions of critical incidents and their management in secure forensic services
Chapter 23: Understanding terrorism
Chapter 24: Understanding and intervening with partner abuse
Chapter 25: Gangs: Best practices in suppression, assessment, and intervention
Chapter 26: Understanding and managing intra-group aggression among residents in secure settings
