EBOOK Forensic Psychology & Criminology 1e

Part I: Introduction
  Chapter 1 -Forensic Psychiatry
  Chapter 2 - Victims of Crime
  Chapter 3 - Suicide and Self Harm

Part II: Offences and Offenders
  Chapter 4 - Juvenile Offenders
  Chapter 5 - Female Offenders
  Chapter 6 - Aboriginal Offenders
  Chapter 7 - Violent Offenders
  Chapter 8 - Sexual Offenders
  Chapter 9 - Assessment & Treatment of Fire-Setters
  Chapter 10 - The Mentally Ill Offender
  Chapter 11 - Intellectually Disabled Offenders

Part III: Methodologies
  Chapter 12 - Risk assessment
  Chapter 13 - Interviewing and Deception Techniques
  Chapter 14 - Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
  Chapter 15 - Using Forensic Assessment to Inform Risk Management
  Chapter 16 - Overview of Treatment: Corrections and Mental Health

Part IV: Psychology in the Court Room
  Chapter 17 - Expert Evidence
  Chapter 18 - Terrorism in Australia
  Chapter 19 - Dangerous Legislation
  Chapter 20 - Offender Profiling in Australia

Bibliography
Index

This important original work recognises the close relationship between criminology and forensic psychology. It offers evidence-based psychological research relevant to the current legal justice systems operating in Australia and New Zealand. The chapters are written by a range of experienced specialists and reflect major areas that forensic psychologists work in and give a real sense of the underpinning knowledge base from which the profession works. Readers will obtain an understanding of the diverse complex and challenging tasks that forensic psychologists face on a day-to-day basis and the implications the field has for psychology as a whole as well as related disciplines. Methodological issues are covered in a way that is relevant to forensic settings and a focus is given to implementation and treatment programs.This book attempts to balance the work of academic forensic psychologists primarily interested in teaching and research with the understanding of practioners who spend time in prisons courts tribunals psychiatric hospitals and facilities and other relevant institutions and organisations. Forensic Psychology and Criminology is an essential resource for students undertaking tertiary studies in the area as well as academic forensic psychologists and practioners in the field.