Andrew Day

Tony Ward

Kevin Howells

Sharon Casey

James Vess

This book aims to describe, collate, and summarise a body of recent research – both theoretical and empirical – that explores the issue of treatment readiness in offender programming. Included within each section are contributions from a number of authors whose work has stimulated discussion and helped to inform practice in offender rehabilitation, making this an important resource for those who have an interest in the delivery of rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for offenders.

Offender Readiness and Rehabilitation

Transitions to Better Lives

Martin N. Nakata

This book is for social work and criminal justice practitioners who wish to develop culturally appropriate and effective programs for reducing anger-related violence perpetrated by Indigenous men. It places cultural context at the heart of any intervention, broadening the focus from problematic behaviour to a more holistic notion of well-being. The book is structured in three parts. Part 1 explores Indigenous perspectives on anger and violence, on both sociological and psychological levels. The different views presented show there is no single "cause" but provide contexts for understanding an individual's anger. Part 2 outlines methodologies and processes for collecting meaningful data on anger and Indigenous men. Part 3 presents ideas for developing and delivering anger management programs that meet the needs of Indigenous men: how to adapt existing programs in culturally appropriate ways specific needs of the staff delivering the programs a pedagogical framework and sample session plans, and future directions for program development and evaluationThe contributors include psychologists, counsellors, educationalists and academics from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds.

Understanding and Responding to Violent Behaviour

Anger and Indigenous Men

David J. Hargreaves

Julia C. Berryman

Elizabeth M. Ockleford

Diane J. Wildbur

The new edition of this best-selling text continues to provide a general, wide-ranging introduction to psychology which is unique in the way that it explains psychological concepts in relation to people's behaviour and their everyday lives. Many of the key areas in contemporary psychology are covered to whet the appetites of students new to psychology, and the book provides an excellent grounding in key areas. All-new changes for this edition include: Increased conciseness in writing style and structure; Improved design, and better and more illustrations; Three brand new chapters, covering the brain, health psychology and careers in psychology; Regular 'methodology' boxes, aimed at opening up and demystifying this complex area; Combination and re-ordering of topics to enable a smoother transition between chapters; More in-chapter exercises to illustrate or develop specific themes. More examples from everyday life to give real-life relevance to psychological research; Fully referenced material, without the text itself being hindered by long lists of authors; all references are listed by chapter at the end of the book. A lively, informative and accessible read, Psychology and You is the perfect taster for students new to psychology.

An Informal Introduction

Psychology and You

Allison Tennant

This book offers a wide variety of health care professionals an invaluable and long-awaited resource for the proper assessment, treatment, and management of personality disordered individuals. Addresses clinical practice issues related to the understanding, assessment and treatment of people who have been diagnosed with a personality disorder Focuses on the experience, practice and emerging ideas and findings of practitioners in the field Reflects the multidisciplinary nature of practice in the field Aimed at practitioners working in high security hospitals, prisons and other community services

Practitioner Perspectives on Personality Disorder and Risk

Using Time, Not Doing Time

Kevin Howells

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