Forensic Psychology

David A. Crighton , Graham J. Towl 지음

Wiley-Blackwell 2021년 05월 04일 출간

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FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY Explore the theory, research, and practice of forensic psychology with this collection of resources from recognized leaders in the fieldThe newly revised Third Edition of Forensic Psychology delivers insightful coverage of the theory and applications of forensic psychology. The book combines authoritative scholarship with an unprecedented breadth of international coverage and constitutes an essential resource for all aspects of contemporary forensic and criminal psychology.The new edition addresses issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion in each section, as well as the uses and abuses of power in forensic contexts. The book takes a constructively critical approach to the dominant theories, policy, and practices of today, as opposed to being merely descriptive, and considers new and developing areas, like the prevention of sexual violence at universities.Forensic Psychology comprehensively addresses the application of modern forensic techniques and practices to the civil and criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom. Each chapter concludes with some specific suggestions for further reading. Additionally, readers will enjoy the inclusion of a wide variety of topics, like:A thorough discussion of investigative and clinical practice, including the politics of forensic psychology, offender profiling, eyewitness testimony, and jury decision makingAn examination of clinical and risk assessments, including reviews of the key legal issues and principles involved in risk assessments, the role of structured instruments and protocols, and coverage of actuarial and structured clinical methodsDiscussions of working with criminalized populations in prisons and forensic mental health facilitiesA treatment of psychology in the courts with an emphasis on the courts of England and WalesPerfect for graduate level students in forensic psychology courses, Forensic Psyc

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List of Contributors 1 Introduction Graham J. Towl and David A. Crighton PART I FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY - LEGAL 2 Offender ProfilingDavid A. Crighton 3 Eyewitness TestimonyLorraine Hope and Ryan Fitzgerald 4 Jury DecisionAndreas Kapardis 5 Jury Decision Making in Rape Trials an Attitude Problem?Dominic Willmott, Daniel Boduszek, Agata Debowskaand Lara Hudspith 6 Psychology in the CourtsDavid Crighton PART II FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY - CLINICAL 7 Clinical AssessmentDavid A. Crighton 8 Risk AssessmentDavid A. Crighton 9 Psychology in PrisonsDavid A. Crighton and Graham J. Towl 10 Psychology in Forensic Mental Health and Social CarePhil Wilmott and Elizabeth Utting 11 The Developmental Evidence Base: Neurobiological Research and Forensic ApplicationsRobert A. Schug, Yu Gao, Andrea L. Glenn, Melissa Peskin, Yaling Yang and Adrian Raine 12 The Developmental Evidence Base: PreventionDavid P. Farrington 13 The Developmental Evidence Base: Psychosocial ResearchDavid P. Farrington 14 The Developmental Evidence Base: DesistanceLila Kazemian and David P. Farrington 15 Crisis NegotiationDavid A. Crighton 16 Terror and TerrorismOrla Lynch 17 Intellectual Disability: AssessmentDavid A. Crighton 18 Intellectual Disability: Treatment and ManagementDavid A. Crighton and Graham Towl 19 Personality Disorders: Assessment and TreatmentConor Duggan and Richard Howard 20 Personality Disorders: Their Relation to OffendingRichard Howard and Conor Duggan 21 The biopsychosocial model of psychopathyNicholas D. Thomson 22 Personality disorder: clinical &

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저자(글) David A. Crighton

David A. Crighton is Hon. Professor of Forensic Psychology at Durham University. He was formally Deputy Chief Psychologist in the UK Ministry of Justice. He is a past Chair of the BPS Expert Witness Advisory Group and a past Secretary and Treasurer of the British Psychological Society, Division of Forensic Psychology.Graham J. Towl is Professor of Forensic Psychology, Durham University and visiting Clinical Professor, University of Newcastle. He was formally the Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice, UK, and uniquely is the recipient of BPS awards for Distinguished Contributions to Professional practice and forensic academic knowledge. His research interests are wide currently including suicide in prisons and sexual violence at universities.

저자(글) Graham J. Towl