The Wiley international handbook of correctional psychology
by
 
Polaschek, Devon L. L., editor.

Title
The Wiley international handbook of correctional psychology

Author
Polaschek, Devon L. L., editor.

ISBN
9781119139973
 
9781119139966
 
9781119139980

Physical Description
1 online resource (xxiii, 816 pages)

Contents
Intro; Title page; Copyright Page; Contents; About the Editors; Notes on the Contributors; Part I Correctional Psychology in Context; Chapter 1 Correctional Psychology: A Short History and Current Standing; A Brief History of Correctional Trends; Developing and Applying Psychology to Criminal Behavior and its Remediation; What is Correctional Psychology?; Introduction to the Handbook; Conclusions; Notes; References; Chapter 2 Being Ethical Psychologists in Correction Settings; Psychology's Morality and Codes; Principles; Addressing Moral Uncertainty; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Note
 
Key ReadingsReferences; Chapter 3 The American Psychological Association's Misuse of the Role of Psychologist-as-Organizational-Consultant to Torture: Where Was the "Bright Line" Position?; The Hoffman Report; The Timeline of Events; The Ethical Debate: Lessons for Correctional Psychologists; Conclusion; Notes; Key Readings; References; Part II The Roles of Psychology in Managing Prisons and Offenders; Chapter 4 The Effects of Imprisonment; Individual Effects of Incarceration; Effects of Incarceration on Racial and Ethnic Minorities; Effects of Incarceration on Women; Special Considerations
 
Implications for PsychologistsConclusion; Key Readings; References; Chapter 5 Violence and the Pains of Confinement: PRISM as a Promising Paradigm for Violence Prevention; Introduction; Institutional Violence Prevention; On Approaches to Violence Risk Management; On the Pains of Confinement; A Structured Professional Approach to the Evaluation of Institutional Risk; The PRISM Process; From Risk Factors to Risk Processes; From Evaluation Through Scenarios Toward Interventions; Thinking About Situational Interventions; The Application of the PRISM Process; Achieving Organizational Change
 
How Is the PRISM Process Viewed in Practice?The Future Challenges for Situational Approaches; Key Readings; References; Chapter 6 Managing Difficult and Disruptive Prisoners; Definitional Issues; Prevalence of Behavior; Effects on Staff; Assessing Violence Risk; Managing Difficult and Disruptive Behavior; Conclusions; Notes; Key Readings; References; Chapter 7 Managing Suicide and Self-Harm; Introduction; The Scale and Nature of the Problem of Suicide and Self-Harm; Risk Factors for Suicide and Self-Harm in Correctional Settings; Interventions to Manage Suicide and Self-Harm
 
Barriers to ImplementationConcluding Comments and Good Practice Recommendations; Note; Key Readings; References; Chapter 8 Solitary Confinement and Punishment: Effects on Misconducts and Recidivism; Techniques for Punishing Inmates; Effects of Solitary Confinement; Why Is SC not an Effective Punisher?; Notes; Key Readings; References; Chapter 9 The Challenge of Managing Aging Prisoners; Health Status; Functional Health Status; Social Milieu; Mental and Emotional Health; Housing Accommodations; Future Directions; Conclusion; Key Readings; References

Abstract
A two-volume handbook that explores the theories and practice of correctional psychology With contributions from an international panel of experts in the field, The Wiley International Handbook of Correctional Psychology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the most relevant topics concerning the practice of psychology in correctional systems. The contributors explore the theoretical, professional and practical issues that are pertinent to correctional psychologists and other professionals in relevant fields. The Handbook explores the foundations of correctional psychology and contains information on the history of the profession, the roles of psychology in a correctional setting and examines the implementation and evaluation of various interventions. It also covers a range of topics including psychological assessment in prisons, specific treatments and modalities as well as community interventions. This important handbook: Offers the most comprehensive coverage on the topic of correctional psychology Contains contributions from leading experts from New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and North America Includes information on interventions and assessments in both community and imprisonment settings Presents chapters that explore contemporary issues and recent developments in the field Written for correctional psychologists, academics and students in correctional psychology and members of allied professional disciplines, The Wiley International Handbook of Correctional Psychology provides in-depth coverage of the most important elements of the field.

Local Note
John Wiley and Sons

Subject Term
Criminals -- Rehabilitation.
 
Criminal behavior.
 
Criminal psychology.
 
Criminal Psychology
 
Réhabilitation.
 
Psychologie criminelle.
 
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Criminology.
 
Forensic Psychology.
 
PSYCHOLOGY.
 
Criminal behavior
 
Criminals -- Rehabilitation
 
Rehabilitació de delinqüents.
 
Conducta criminal.
 
Psicologia criminal.

Genre
Electronic books.
 
Llibres electrònics.

Added Author
Polaschek, Devon L. L.,
 
Day, Andrew (Andrew John Dallin),
 
Hollin, Clive R.,

Electronic Access
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119139980


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf Number[[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]]Status
Online LibraryE-Book594793-1001HV9275 .W495 2019Wiley E-Kitap Koleksiyonu