Psychology in Prisons

by Graham J. Towl (Editor)

Edited by the Head of Psychology for Her Majesty's Prison Service and the National Probation Service, this book gives an account of the work of psychologists in Her Majesty's prisons.
Edited by the Head of Psychology for Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Services.
Looks at the work of psychologists in prisons.
Contributors look at the background, current practice and likely future directions for each topic.

Genres: Psychology

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Straight-forward book to read but more general psychology and approaches than specifically about prisons. Slightly more prison-focused in second half but still felt like an add-on and not a focus like the title would suggest.

A little disappointing in that respect.