1. What we know about offenders: an overview of major psychological perspectives -- 2. The development of delinquent and criminal behaviour -- 3. Offender profiling -- 4. Risk assessment -- 5. Risk assessment of suicide -- 6. Risk assessment of violence -- 7. Cognitive-behavioural approaches to offending -- 8. The assessment of anger management difficulties -- 9. The treatment of anger management difficulties -- 10. What we know about sex offenders -- 11. The assessment of sex offenders -- 12. The treatment of sex offenders
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
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-217) and indexes
