Psychological Research In Prisons

This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research. A rigorous critique of the current state of psychological research being conducted in prisons, this volume collects and reviews expert contributions from leading applied forensic psychologists working in the field. With a particular focus on the psychological evaluation of attempts to reduce the risk of re-offending, this book also explores key areas of emerging research, such as the treatment of sex offenders and those serving life sentences. Featuring chapters on suicide, bullying, and drug misuse, this book gives the reader a clear sense of the range of psychological research that has been conducted in recent years. This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research. Looks at the results of evidence based psychological approaches to working with prisoners First half of the book has its primary focus on psychological evaluation research Includes chapters on psychological research on suicide, bullying, life sentenced prisoners and staff sickness