Psychology in Probation Services

This book serves as a route map for psychologists and probation officers working in probation services.

• Outlines the strategic framework for psychological services across prisons and probation.
• Gives an up-to-date picture of some key emerging areas of applied psychological practice in probation settings.
• Covers the development of applied psychological services, court work, mental health, working with sex offenders, risk assessment, group work, cognitive skills, multi-agency public protecti...