... to communicate and change their maladaptive behaviour. Despite many studies supporting the use of these environments, much research is still needed to uncover what these services deem as their research priorities and how dissemination can be increased to be seen as evidence-based practice. The purpose...

... for funding the Award. Research limitations/implications The aim is to foster new research. Practical implications This should encourage particularly new writers and researchers to produce material on subjects related to therapeutic communities. Social implications The Award should open up writing...

...Richard Shuker; Lawrence Jones Purpose This paper aims to review the clinical approach adopted in prison-based therapeutic communities (TCs) for working with residents who have committed sexual offences. It reviews recent research and practice developments and explores the implications for TCs...