International Handbook of Psychopathic Disorders and the Law, The. Volume I
'Exceptional.' VAL McDERMID 'Gripping . . . and ultimately enlightening.' PHILIPPE SANDS 'Extraordinary.' SEBASTIAN FAULKS 'Fascinating, erudite and beautifully written.' CHRISTIE WATSON A perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large. A BBC RADIO 4 and OBSERVER BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Effortlessly readable and deeply moving.' JOANNA CANNON, GUARDIAN 'Brilliant . . . a powerful myth buster.' SUNDAY TIMES 'U...
Children as Victims
Grounded in the latest clinical and developmental knowledge, this book brings together leading authorities to examine the critical issues that arise when children and adolescents become involved in the justice system. Chapters explore young people’s capacities, competencies, and special vulnerabilities as victims, witnesses, and defendants. Key topics include the reliability of children’s abuse disclosures, eyewitness testimony, interviews, and confessions; the evolving role of the expert witnes...
The Psychology of Criminal Investigation
The contribution of psychological research to the prevention of miscarriages of justice and the development of effective investigative techniques is now established to a point where law enforcement agencies in numerous countries either employ psychologists as part of their staff, or work in cooperation with academic institutions. The application of psychology to investigation is particularly effective when academics and practitioners work together. This book brings together leading experts to di...
The Future of Forensic Psychology
The Future of Forensic Psychology: Core Topics and Emerging Trends is an authoritative text that presents state-of-the-art research from rising stars in the field. Presented in an accessible way, it draws on cutting-edge research to analyse both core topics and current trends in forensic psychology. Borne out of the internationally recognized House of Legal Psychology doctorate programme, the book features eighteen authors from different international contexts who evaluate current and emerging...
Reducing Crime (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law, #47)
Based on extensive research initiated by the UK Home Office, Reducing Crime offers an objective look at the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions in the reduction of crime. Bringing together information about where, for whom and at what cost these interventions are effective, the book examines alcohol prevention and drug treatment studies; courts, sentencing and police interventions; probation and prison interventions; and situational burglary and housing interventions. In addition to...