Description
| Summary: | "The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. By aiming to give a fuller understanding of how psychology can contribute to our understanding of offending, the book concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk in violent and sexual offenders." "By illustrating theoretical practice with case examples and also practical guidance The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners develops a very practical focus throughout the text. It can be used as an aid to day-to-day professional practice for those working in forensic settings including probation officers, social workers, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists."--Jacket.
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 227 pages) : illustrations |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-217) and indexes. |
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| ISBN: | 9780203434277
0203434277
9780415128872
0415128870
9781134795246
1134795246
9781134795192
113479519X
9781134795239
1134795238
9786610116461
6610116466
1280116463
9781280116469 |
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| Language: | English. |
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| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
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