Adult Deliberate Firesetting (Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology)
by Theresa A. Gannon, Nichola Tyler, Caoilte O'Ciardha, and Emma Alleyne
ADULT DELIBERATE FIRESETTING Explore the theoretical foundations of—and discover effective treatment options for—adults who deliberately set fires In Adult Deliberate Firesetting: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive exploration of individuals who intentionally set fires. The book covers major theories on the motivations and processes involved in firesetting, as well as the assessment and treatment of patients and clients who demonstra...
Crime in Japan (Palgrave Advances in Criminology and Criminal Justice in Asia)
by Laura Bui and David P. Farrington
This book reviews research on psychology and crime in Japan, and compares the findings with similar research conducted in Western industrialised countries. It examines explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour in Japan using research and theories from a psychological perspective. Topics covered include cultural explanations, developmental and life-course criminology, family violence and family risk factors, youth crime and early prevention, school factors and bullying, mental disorders, b...
Sleepwalking, Criminal Behavior, and Reliable Scientific Evidence
by Mark R. Pressman
When a person who is charged with a violent crime claims "the sleepwalking defense," sleep experts are often retained by one or both sides of the case to examine and argue the validity of the claim. This book provides a method and essential background knowledge for examining scientific evidence and testimony regarding sleep-related criminal behavior. Who can be called in to provide expert testimony about sleep? What type of evidence can be considered reliable sleep science, and what type of e...
Psychology and Crime (Key Approaches to Criminology)
by Dr Craig Webber
Duped: Why Innocent People Confess – and Why We Believe Their Confessions
by Saul Kassin
The Dynamics of a Terrorist Targeting Process (Palgrave Hate Studies)
by Cato Hemmingby and Tore Bjorgo
This book provides an in-depth analysis of probably the most horrific solo terrorist operation the world has ever seen. On 22 July 2011 Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people when he bombed the Government District in Oslo, before he conducted a shooting attack against a political youth camp at Utoya. The main focus of the book is on the operational aspects of the events, particularly the target selection and decision-making process. Why did Breivik choose the targets he finally attacked, what i...
Provides an in-depth understanding of how certain features of ASD may provide the context of vulnerability to engaging in a number of types of offending behavioursWritten by a world-leading expert in the field of violent crime and its relationship to ASDEvidence-based, practical guide to working with Suspects, Defendants and Offenders with Autism, making it suitable for both researchers and professionals across Psychology and Legal domains
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by Mn Coloring Caf
Criminal Behavior explores crime as a developmental process from birth through early adulthood. It further examines the role that legal, political, and criminal justice systems play in the development of criminal behavior.
This book examines the role of deceptive tactics in the criminal victimization process, showing how various forms of manipulative aggression can help disguise dangerous advances. The author approaches crime victimization as the final stage in a purposeful, predictable, dynamic, and progressively dangerous process involving interactions between the target and the aggressor. As they prepare for the attack, aggressors may attempt to distract, confuse, and reduce target resistance. While these tact...
Psychology in Probation Services (Forensic Practice, #2)
This book serves as a route map for psychologists and probation officers working in probation services. It outlines the strategic framework for psychological services across prisons and probation. It gives an up-to-date picture of some key emerging areas of applied psychological practice in probation settings. It covers the development of applied psychological services, court work, mental health, working with sex offenders, risk assessment, group work, cognitive skills, multi-agency public prote...
Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders
by Phil Rich
This guidebook provides an insightful understanding of the problems, behaviors, and other factors that contribute to sexual offending in adolescents and children. Practical and filled with examples, this engaging resource details methods for assessing these juveniles and treating the whole child with an approach that combines psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic treatments.
Forensic Psychology Workbook (Introductory, #11)
by Connor Whiteley
Forensic and Legal Psychology
by University Mark Costanzo and University Daniel Krauss