Psychological Research in Prisons

A rigorous critique of the current state of psychological research being conducted in prisons, this volume collects and reviews expert contributions from leading applied forensic psychologists working in the field. With a particular focus on the psychological evaluation of attempts to reduce the risk of re-offending, this book also explores key areas of emerging research, such as the treatment of sex offenders and those serving life sentences. Featuring chapters on suicide, bullying, and drug misuse, this book gives the reader a clear sense of the range of psychological research that has been conducted in recent years.Towl, Graham J. is the author of 'Psychological Research in Prisons', published 2006 under ISBN 9781405133142 and ISBN 1405133147.