Psychology in Prisons

1. Auflage 1993
ISBN: 978-0-415-09714-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 156 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 206 g

Psychology in Prisons illustrates how a knowledge of psychological principles can lead to a better understanding of the prison environment and the problems that occur within it. The authors show how psychology can be used to increase understanding of prisoners and to deal with day-to-day problems in prison life. They focus on key problem areas such as sex offenders, violent criminals and the issue of AIDS. The book also explores the effects of the prison environment on staff and suggests means of reducing the levels of stress.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Baldwin, Pamela

Cooke, David

Howison, Jacqueline

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Psychology and its role in prisons; 2. Criminal behaviour: how it develops; 3. Understanding sex offenders; 4. Alcohol and drugs: their role in criminal behaviour; 5. Understanding violence and aggression; 6. Psychological disturbance in prison; 7. The impact of AIDS on prison life; 8. Communication skills; 9. Coping with disturbed prisoners; 10. Coping with face-to-face violence; 11. Hostage-taking in prisons; 12. Stress and working in prisons; 13. Giving evidence in court; Index;

Über Autor(innen)

David C ooke, Pamela J.Baldwin, Jacqueline Howison