Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities

Name: Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic CommunitiesA Practitioners Guide\nAuthor(s): Geraldine Akerman, Richard Shuker\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367322380, 978-0367322380\nSynopsis\nGlobal Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities: A Practitioners Guide explores the validity and effectiveness of secure settings as therapeutic communities (TCs). Rooted in practice, this book examines the transferability of approaches within international TCs to other forensic settings, while considering how the environment contributes to effectiveness. \n\nIn this volume, Akerman and Shuker bring together leading clinicians from across the world to offer insight into critical topics, including the impact of gang membership on therapeutic process and the community, how core creative therapies are integrated and how the model is applied in international settings and across varied c.