Paperback. This book addresses itself to the situation in which those who are about to leave school, or who have recently left, find themselves. It outlines the development of social skills training and its relevance to the problems of young people as they see them; describes its methods and how to apply them; and provides a large number of practical exercises for direct use

Life After School: A Social Skills Curriculum (Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Social Studies)

Politics & Social Sciences

McGuire, James

Priestley, Philip

Social Sciences

Pergamon Pr

Life After School

This brand new textbook provides a complete course in forensic psychology, covering the criminal justice system, law and legislation, and treatments and outcomes for offenders. It offers rigorous coverage of the major topics: from theoretical concepts and research methods to explaining criminal acts and patterns of crime. The authors, both from leading institutions and well-known in the field, guide readers through the interlocking systems of criminal justice, mental health and social service provision, providing a deeper critical appreciation of what motivates crime and how criminal behaviour can be understood, assessed and treated. This text will be core reading for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates studying forensic psychology, either as a module on a BSc Psychology degree or on an MSc for trainee Forensic Psychologists. It will also be ideal for early career practitioners.

Forensic Psychology: Routes through the system

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Duff, Simon

Psychology & Counseling

Red Globe Press

*What contributions can psychology make to the understanding of crime?*How can theories of crime that focus on the individual be integrated in a wider social perspective?*How can psychological models and research be applied in crime prevention and the reduction of repeat offending?This book bridges the gap between criminology and psychological perspectives and ideas concerning crime. It sets this in historical context and provides an outline of the contributions that psychological approaches can make understanding crime and how to respond to it. It is argued that some objections to the use of psychology within criminology are based on outdated or erroneous conceptions about psychology itself. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on the close relationships between theory, research and practice, and a central part of this is to demonstrate how a methodical approach to the study of criminal behaviour can generate both systematic findings and practical solutions to problems. This authoritative and stimulating text provides essential reading for courses in criminology and psychology alike, moving from theory and research to how such ideas can be applied in crime prevention and reduction, and concluding with discussion of the ethical and political implications.

Understanding Psychology and Crime (Crime and Justice)

Open University Press

"This is an exceptional book that comprehensively covers the interface between psychology and criminology regarding an empirical understanding of crime. It is written in an engaging and accessible manner, nicely linking key themes in order to situate the contribution of psychology to theories of criminal behaviour, strategies for informed practice, and contemporary challenges. It should prove to be an incredible resource for students, but also be of interest to researchers and clinicians. I cannot recommend this text more heartily." Dr Ralph Serin, Carleton University, Canada "James McGuire is one of the leading international experts on what works in reducing reoffending, and he has written an extremely valuable and accessible textbook on psychology and crime. The book is a clearly written, well-researched and up-to-date survey of important contributions of psychology to key criminological issues. It is especially noteworthy for its illuminating reviews of cognitive-social learning theories, risk factors and longitudinal studies, risk assessment, cognitive-behavioural programmes and meta-analyses of treatment effectiveness." Professor David Farrington, Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge  What contributions can psychology make to our understanding of crime?  How can psychological models and research help to prevent crime and reduce repeat offending? This highly readable book discusses the complex relationships between psychology, criminology and criminal justice. Challenging the assumptions of those who object to the use of psychology within criminology, this book shows how a methodical approach to the study of criminal behaviour can generate both systematic findings and practical solutions to problems.  McGuire argues for a broader understanding of crime, based on factors such as the individual’s cognitive and emotional development, in addition to the influences of socialization, peer groups, and the social and economic environment. He highlights the value of understanding ‘pathways’ to offending behaviour, and the critical points at which choices are made. Topics include: Theoretical and empirical research foundations of ‘criminogenic risk factors’ Theory turned into practice – the development of offending behaviour programmes A psychological perspective on some core concepts in criminology: retribution, deterrence and incapacitation Major practical applications of psychology in policing, prosecution and sentencing  This authoritative and stimulating text is essential reading for students in criminology and psychology and for criminal justice practitioners and policy makers.

Understanding Psychology and Crime

Understanding Psychology and Crime is an introductory text which provides an overview of the field of psychology and examines its relevance to the study of crime and to how society can respond to it. The book first clarifies some misconceptions concerning the basic ideas that underpin psychology as a form of inquiry. It locates psychological theories of the origins and continuation of criminal acts alongside other approaches within the social sciences. However important environmental, social and structural factors may be in crime, they are still mediated through individual experience and action, and psychological models highlight the processes that influence and shape such events. Successive chapters of the book provide overviews of research on the developmental backgrounds that are associated with risk of involvement in delinquency, of factors that are involved in specific types of offending behaviour, and of the nature of the most serious types of crime including personal and sexual violence. Later chapters summarise the steadily expanding research base on interventions that have been shown to reduce repeated offending, comparing these findings with the failure of deterrence and allied strategies as criminal justice policies. The book concludes with a series of illustrations of the expanding application of psychology in the criminal justice system. This book is an extended and updated edition of the previous best-selling volume. It will be vital introductory reading and a valuable resource for students in criminology, sociology, and related fields including psychology itself. While many criminologists still regard psychology with some hesitation, Understanding Psychology and Crime serves to dispel the myths surrounding it, and shows that an appreciation of psychological processes is essential for a comprehensive picture of the behaviour we call crime.

Understanding Psychology and Crime: Perspectives on Theory and Action

Open Univ Pr

This handbook for social workers, probation officers, community workers and counsellors offers practical methods to help clients acquire and practice the skills to cope with the problems they encounter in everyday life.

Social Skills and Personal Problem Solving: A Handbook of Methods

Hemsley, Valerie

Flegg, David

Welha m, David

Taylor & Francis Books Ltd

Learning to Help: Basic Skills Exercises

Computers & Technology

Programming

Routledge& Kegan Paul

Bureaucratic Authoritarianism: Argentina 1966-1973 in Comparative Perspective

History

O’Donnell, Guillermo

Americas

University of California Press

Social Skills in Prison and the Community: Problem-Solving for Offenders (Routledge Library Editions: Prison and Prisoners)

Welham, David

Barnitt, Rosemary

Routledge

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