The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practioners

by Graham J. Towl and David A. Crighton

Book Overview

The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practioners discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. The book concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk in violent and sexual offenders.
In three sections it looks at: what we know about offenders; the assessment of risk; and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415128889
• ISBN13: 9780415128889
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"