Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities by Geraldine Akerman

Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities by Geraldine Akerman

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Zusammenfassung

This ground-breaking volume explores the validity and effectiveness of secure settings as therapeutic communities (TCs). Rooted in practice, it examines the transferability of approaches within international TCs to other forensic settings, while considering how the environment contributes to effectiveness.

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Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities by Geraldine Akerman

This ground-breaking volume explores the validity and effectiveness of secure settings as therapeutic communities (TCs). Rooted in practice, it examines the transferability of approaches within international TCs to other forensic settings, while considering how the environment contributes to effectiveness.

'Akerman and Shuker’s book draws together wide-ranging global perspectives on the current and future landscape of therapeutic communities among forensic populations and settings, essential for those academics, practitioners and students seeking to understand best practices available'

The Journal of Criminal Psychology

'This book, edited by two of the country’s foremost forensic TC practitioners, provides an informative and accessible introduction to the subject.'

Forensic Update

Geraldine Akerman is Chartered and Registered Forensic Psychologist and Principal Psychologist at HMP Grendon and Springhill. She is Chair of the Division of Forensic Psychology.

Richard Shuker is Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Head of Clinical Services at HMP Grendon, a therapeutic community prison for long-term prisoners with complex personality needs, where he leads the clinical provision and research programme.

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ISBN 13 9780367322397
ISBN 10 0367322390
Titel Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities
Autor Richard Shuker
Serie Issues In Forensic Psychology
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Taylor & Francis Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 2022-02-11
Seitenanzahl 368
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