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"In the
past psychologists working in prisons have been referred
to as "prison psychologists". The use of the epithet
'prison' is out of step with other areas of applied psychology,
because of it's focus on the place of work rather than function,
as in other areas of applied psychology" (Towl, 1999,
p. 9).
"The most
common type of program running in over 100 prisons in England
is 'cognitive skills'" (Towl, 1999, p. 9).
"Another
of the areas of work undertaken by forensic psychologists
in prisons has been with interventions and strategies for
managing some of the more disruptive and demanding prisoners"
(Garlick, 1995; Lord & Selvey, 1999; cited in Towl,
1999, p. 9).
"Much work
has also been undertaken with lifers, the primary focus
being on risk assessment and interventions to reduce the
risk of re-offending" (Towl & Crighton, 1998; cited
in Towl, 1999, p. 9).
"Forensic
psychologists in prison have been very involved in research
policy and practice with regard to working with suicidal
prisoners" (Towl, 1999, p. 9).
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"One of
the largest providers of psychological services for inmates
is the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) with nearly 90 correctional
facilities housing over 109,000 prisoners" (Magaletta,
Fagan, & Ax, 1998, p. 543).
"The US
Federal Bureau of Prisons employs over 300 doctoral level
psychologists to deliver a comprehensive range of psychological
services to inmates" (Magaletta, Fagan, & Ax, 1998,
p. 543)."The particular advantages for telehealth for
correctional settings, including increased access tothe
full range of psychological services for inmates, the maintenance
of institutional security,increased access to the inmate
population for research purposes, and professional consultation
for correctional psychologists are discussed" (Magaletta,
Fagan, & Ax, 1998, p. 543).
"The sheer
demand for psychological services in a correctional environment
can often challenge an institution's resources. Several
studies have shown that compared with the general public
inmates experience a greater number of psychological problems"
(Gut, Platt, Zwirling & Bullock,
1985; James, Gregory, Jones & Rundell, 1980; and Palermo,
Gumz, &Liska, 1992;
cited in Magaletta, Fagan, & Ax, 1998, p. 543).
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Reference
Magaletta, P.
R., Fagan, R., & Ax, R.K. (1998). Advancing psychology
services through telehealth in the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 29
(6), 543-548.
Towl, G. (1999).
What do forensic psychologists do? The British Journal
of Forensic Practice, 1 (3), 9-11.
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