Professor Graham Towl is based at Durham University, UK. Previously he was the Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice, UK. He is extensively published in the forensic mental health field and his areas of specialism include suicide in prisons, risk assessment, professional ethics and the evaluation of interventions/treatments. His most recent books include the postgraduate textbook ‘Forensic Psychology’ (2010) and the second edition of ‘Psychology in Prisons’ (2008) and ‘A Dictionary of Forensic Psychology’ (2008). He is a recipient of the British Psychological Society’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Professional Practice for his work in forensic policy and practice.

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