| Description |
xxv, 708 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Part I. Introduction -- Introduction to forensic psychology -- Part II. Police and investigative psychology -- Police and public safety psychology -- Psychology of investigations -- Part III. Legal psychology -- Consulting and testifying -- Consulting with criminal courts -- Family law and other forms of civil litigation -- Part IV. Criminal psychology -- The development of delinquent and criminal behavior -- Psychology of violence and intimidation -- Psychology of sexual violence -- Part V. Victimology and victim services -- Forensic psychology and the victims of crime -- Family violence and child victimization -- Part VI. Correctional psychology -- Correctional psychology in adult settings -- Juvenile justice and corrections |
| Summary |
"Written by authors with extensive experience in the field and in the classroom, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application, Sixth Edition demonstrates how to analyze psychological knowledge and research findings and then apply these findings to the civil and criminal justice systems. Focusing on research-based forensic practice and practical application, this text uses real-life examples and case law discussions to define and explore forensic psychology. This text introduces students to emerging specializations within forensic psychology, including investigative psychology, family forensic psychology, and police and public safety psychology. Students will develop a multicultural perspective with an ethnic and racial sensitivity, which is critical to the successful practice of forensic psychology"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Forensic psychology
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| Author |
Bartol, Anne M., author
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| LC no. |
2020042562 |
| ISBN |
9781071815342 paperback |
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1071815342 paperback |
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electronic publication |
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electronic publication |
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electronic book |
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