Joel Harvey

Young Men in Prison

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book examines how young men between the ages of 18 and 21 adapt practically, socially and psychologically to prison life. Based on extensive research in Feltham Young Offenders Institution, it concentrates both on the successful adaptation to prison life and on the experience of individuals who have difficulties in adapting, paying special attention to those who harm themselves whilst in prison.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 160mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9781843922032
• ISBN-10: 1843922037
• Artikelnr.: 24989652

Autorenporträt

Harvey, Joel

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. The transition into prison 3. Adaptation to prison life
4. Supportive transactions between staff and prisoners 5. Peer interactions
and relationships in prison 6. Self-harm among young adults in prison 7.
Transition, adaptation and attachment