Research Catalog

Title

Psychotherapy behind a razor wire fence : memories of a forensic psychologist / by Donald G. Myers.

Author

Myers, Donald G., 1934-

Publication

Victoria, B.C. : Trafford, c2002.

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Description

214 p. : ill., ports.; 23 cm.

Summary

"This book takes you on a memorable walk through the life of a man who has worked in the criminal justice system as a Forensic Psychologist for forty years. You will learn from his unique personal experiences about the people he dealt with in his personal and professional life. He shares his insights and understanding of various clinical topics using case studies to illustrate his point. From the college classroom to the mental institution the reader will become acquainted with the criminal and the insane. Inspite of the seriousness of this book the author's lighthearted, easy going approach makes reading this book interesting for anyone who wants to learn about the Field of Forensic Psychology."--From back cover.

Subject

• Myers, Donald G. 1934-
• Myers, Donald G., 1934-
• Prison psychologists
• Psychologie légale
• Psychologues en milieu carcéral

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Why forensic psychology? -- Socrates and me or looking for the answer to life -- Life in the United States Navy with one great big "barf" bag -- Life with my terrific wife, also Gregory, Barry and Don II -- Forensics - Gargoyles and the criminally insane -- My visit to the Irish Godfather -- First day at work - a sparkle in my eye that ended with choke marks and clip-on ties -- I'm not paranoid - they do hate me and plot against me -- Psychiatry vs. Psychology: is our team better? -- Commit a crime, say you are crazy and get off easy -- Goodbye criminals, hello civil mental hospital -- The home made ingredients of madness -- A life of madness by William -- Big fish little pond - leaving clinical forensic work -- Life in the academic world and our return home -- A return to forensic psychology - happy days again -- The role of the forensic psychologist: understand the population -- Forensic psychological evaluations in prison -- Be careful who you tell how you heat your home -- A few basic causes of violence: paranoia and the Statue of Liberty -- The god, bad, and all the rest -- A case of violence and evil -- Qualifying as an expert witness -- Talent in prison: the softer side of inmates -- Execution: the life or death debate -- Treating sex offenders in prison -- Some final thoughts.

ISBN

1553692047 (pbk.)

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library