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Risk Assessment in Forensic Practice sets out a concise critical review of the way in which risk is assessed in current forensic practice. This text outlines current practice from its historical perspective and discusses major critiques as well as ways in which current practice might be developed to improve public protection.

Risk Assessment in Forensic Practice sets out a concise critical review of the way in which risk is assessed in current forensic practice. This text outlines current practice from its historical perspective and discusses major critiques as well as ways in which current practice might be developed to improve public protection.

Explore the theory, research, and practice of forensic psychology with this collection of resources from recognized leaders in the field The newly revised Third Edition of Forensic Psychology delivers insightful coverage of the theory and applications of forensic psychology. The book combines authoritative scholarship with an unprecedented breadth of international coverage and constitutes an essential resource for all aspects of contemporary ...

This book serves as a route map for psychologists and probation officers working in probation services. Outlines the strategic framework for psychological services across prisons and probation. Gives an up-to-date picture of some key emerging areas of applied psychological practice in probation settings. Covers the development of applied psychological services, court work, mental health, working with sex offenders, risk assessment, group work,...

Forensic psychology is playing an increasingly important role in legal systems internationally. Updated to reflect recent changes in this rapidly growing discipline, the new edition of Forensic Psychology presents a comprehensive overview of all facets of forensic psychology and its applications in the civil and criminal justice systems of the UK. Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, chapters provide in-depth coverage of ...

This handbook discusses some of the ways in which psychological research and methods can be applied by a wide variety of professional groups working with offenders. It concentrates on the assessment of risk in forensic settings and the interventions designed to reduce risk of violence.

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. By giving 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 offen...