This book uses intuitive examples to introduce readers to the idea of self-control and its importance for understanding criminal behaviour, and to explore the close connection between self-control and the behavioural choices people make.

This book aims to help students understand the nature of helping relationships and the specific skills involved in initiating and maintaining a helping relationship.

Continues to identify and evaluate the major competing theories used to guide the goals, policies, and practices of the U.S. correctional system

This contributed book provides a broad-based, practical guide to treating criminal offenders in a correctional mental health practice.

A practical and student-friendly text which offers students an enhanced understanding of the research process, and equips them with the necessary tools and skills to evaluate studies, translate relevant behavioral sci ence knowledge into practice principles, and implement evaluation procedures in their daily practice.

This book explores the challenges experienced by convicted offenders characterized by having special needs, and promotes interest in a rapidly increasing segment of the incarcerated inmates' population.

This accessible and practical guide demystifies the Mental Health Tribunal (England) and Mental Health Review Tribunal For Wales (MHRTW) for health and social care professionals.

The SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers presents first-hand stories from practitioners to help inform, inspire, and guide students to become advocates for social justice issues.

This book shows youth work students and professionals how to locate their practice within the professional code of ethics