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BL
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| Record Number
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664106
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dltt
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| Title & Author
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Psychological research in prisons /\ edited by Graham J. Towl
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| Publication Statement
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Malden, Mass. :: BPS Blackwell,, 2006
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| Page. NO
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xii, 228 p. :: ill. ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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1405133147 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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: 9781405133142 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-222) and index
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| Abstract
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This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research. Looks at the results of evidence based psychological approaches to working with prisoners. First half of the book has its primary focus on psychological evaluation research. Includes chapters on psychological research on suicide, bullying, life sentenced prisoners and staff sickness
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| Subject
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Correctional psychology-- Research
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Prisoners-- Mental health services
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Offenders with mental disabilities-- Rehabilitation
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Prison psychology-- Research
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| Dewey Classification
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365/.66
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| LC Classification
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HV6089.P795 2006
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HV6089.P795 2006
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| Added Entry
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Towl, Graham J.
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