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Using attachment theory with offenders

University of Hertfordshire, m.j.ansbro{at}herts.ac.uk

Attachment theory has routinely been considered essential for those working with children. However, contemporary literature and research on attachment offers some compelling insights for work with offenders, particularly in the way that empathy is developed and mood is regulated.

Key Words: attachment • attunement • empathy • security • self-regulation

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Probation Journal, Vol. 55, No. 3, 231-244 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0264550508092812


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