Ax Robert K Editor (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. First Edition. 2002. First Edition. Good. Unmarked. Hardcover. Academic textbook. Interior text does not appear to contain highlighting, underlining or writing. Cover shows edge & shelf wear from use but is in overall good, solid condition. May not include all supplements such as CDs, working access codes or DVDs. Typical used textbook stickers or stamps. Comprehensive graduate-level textbook edited by Tom Fagan and Robert Ax covering mental health services in correctional facilities. Addresses assessment, treatment, and management of diverse offender populations including substance abusers, sexual predators, and juvenile offenders. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS & HISTORY: The number of criminal offenders with mental health problems has increased steadily. Yet few graduate programs offer courses that deal with the many complex assessment, treatment, and management issues encountered by correctional mental health workers. The Correctional Mental Health Handbook is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the services provided by correctional mental health and forensic psychology professionals for the various populations found in correctional programs and facilities. Edited by Thomas J. Fagan and Robert K. Ax, experts with over 40 years of correctional mental health experience, this unique handbook is divided into three sections. The first section provides a flexible model for organizing mental health services based on staffing levels, facility mission, and local need. The second section considers typical offender problems in many correctional systems and how they are customarily managed. The third section presents various clinical and consultative activities offered by mental health professionals within correctional settings.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 376 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.