David J. Cooke, Pamela J. Baldwin, and Jacqueline Howison.
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New York :
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Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1990.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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viii, 147 pages ;
Dimensions
23 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Psychology and its role in prisons -- Criminal behaviour: how it develops -- Understanding sex offenders -- Alcohol and drugs: their role in criminal behaviour -- Understanding violence and aggression -- Psychological disturbance in prison -- The impact of AIDS on prison life -- Communication skills -- Coping with disturbed prisoners -- Coping with face-to-face violence -- Hostage-taking in prisons -- Stress and working in prisons -- Giving evidence in court.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Explains how psychology can be applied to better understand the behaviour of prisoners, and to limit outbreaks of violence, distress and stress. The authors focus on key areas of tension and particular problem groups, including sex offenders, violent offenders and the issue of AIDS.