Offence Paralleling Behaviour

Offence Paralleling Behaviour

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Offence Paralleling Behaviour assists clinicians in using this method for assessing risk and determining treatment needs and progress for their clients. The book presents the empirical evidence for the approach and outlines methods for using it ethically and effectively.

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Offence Paralleling Behaviour by Michael Daffern

New to the Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, Offence Paralleling Behaviour presents an original framework of individualised assessment and treatment methods for clinicians working in the forensic environment. Provides a framework that helps practitioners to identify and work with offence-relevant behaviour and evidence pro-social change Describes how Offence Paralleling Behaviour (OPB) can be successfully identified and used in risk assessment and treatment planning Brings together leading academics and frontline clinicians, including psychiatric nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, drug and alcohol specialists, and correctional officers, as well as featuring the views of prisoners on OPB Presents methods which allow staff to identify and use OPB in clinical practice

“The OPB framework is a major contribution to applied research and clinical practice so, in my opinion, this book should be viewed as essential reading for anyone working with offender populations”  (Criminal Behaviour & Mental Health, 10 April 2014)

 

 

Michael Daffern is a Senior Lecturer with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Monash University, Consultant Principal Psychologist with Forensicare, and Special Lecturer within the Division of Psychiatry at The University of Nottingham. He has worked in prisons and in general and forensic mental health services.

Lawrence Jones is a clinical forensic psychologist who is Psychologist on the Rampton Hospital, Peaks Unit, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. He has worked with offenders in community, prison, and healthcare settings.

John Shine is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist currently working in the East London and the City Mental Health NHS Trust. He has worked as a Forensic Psychologist for over 20 years in the Prison and Probation Services, including HMP Grendon and HM Inspectorate of Probation.

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ISBN 13 9780470744475
ISBN 10 0470744472
Title Offence Paralleling Behaviour
Author Michael Daffern
Series Wiley Series In Forensic Clinical Psychology
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2010-09-24
Number of pages 364
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.