Forensic psychology : concepts, debates, and practice

Summary: This book brings together a team of authorities in the field of forensic psychology to demonstrate the scope of the discipline and the techniques employed in key areas of research, policy and practice. Its aim is to go beyond the introductory texts on the subject to challenge perceptions, to raise questions for research and to pose problems for practice: and to inspire and stimulate, demonstrating the ways in which forensic psychology can aid the practice of criminal justice. It will be essential reading for students, academics and practitioners. 'Forensic Psychology: concepts, debates and pra.

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ISBN: 9781843920106
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Physical Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 333 pages) : illustrations
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Publisher: Cullompton, Devon ; Portland, Or. : Willan, 2004.

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General Note:	CatMonthString:october.17 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Section 1. Forensic psychology in context. Forensic psychology : concepts, debates and practice / Joanna R. Adler ; Public perceptions of crime and punishment / Jane Wood and G. Tendayi Viki -- Section 2. Investigation and prosecution. USA and UK responses to miscarriages of justice / Tom Williamson ; The interpretation and utilisation of offender profiles : a critical review of 'traditional' approaches to profiling / Laurence Alison and Emma Barrett -- Section 3. Testimony and evidence. Eliciting evidence from eyewitnesses in court / Mark R. Kebbell and Elizabeth L. Gilchrist ; The aging eyewitness / Amina Menon, Fiona Gabbert and Lorraine Hope -- Section 4. Correlates of criminality : sensations and substances. The status of sensational interests as indicators of possible risk / Vincent Egan ; Drug use and criminal behaviour : indirect, direct or casual relationship? / Ian P. Albery, Tim McSweeney and Mike Hough ; Drug arrest referral schemes and forensic perspectives on the treatment of addiction / Andrew Guppy, Paul Johnson and Mark Wallace-Bell -- Section 5. Persistent offending. Life-course persistent offending / Alex R. Piquero and Terrie E. Moffit ; Stalking / Lorraine Sheridan and Graham Davies -- Section 6. Intervention and prevention. Domestic violence : current issues in definitions and interventions with perpetrators in the UK / Elizabeth L. Gilchrist and Mark Kebbell ; Effective programmes to prevent.
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