Introduction to Forensic Psychology

This is an engaging introduction to an increasingly popular subject. It is comprehensive, detailed and written with students in mind. With its effective organization and useful features, the book ensures readers become comfortable with theory whilst describing the practical nature of forensic psychology. This book remains the best introduction to the field. The second edition has been substantially extended with the addition of new and up-to-date material from the latest research together with new chapters on property crime and victims.

Contents include:

Figures Tables Boxes Preface Acknowledgements

1. What is forensic and criminal psychology 2. The social context of crime 3. Crime and the public 4. Victims of crime 5. Theories of crime 6. Juvenile offenders and beyond 7. Theft and other crimes against property 8. Violent offenders 9. Sexual offenders 1: rapists 10. Sexual offenders 2: pedophiles and child molestation 11. Police psychology 12. Eyewitness testimony 13. Profile analysis 14. False allegations 15. False confessions 16. Lies, lie detecting and credibility: polygraphy and statement validity analysis 17. Children as witnesses 18. Mental illness and crime 19. Mental, personality and intellectual problems in court 20. Judges and lawyers 21. Juries and decision making 22. Effective prison 23. Assessment of risk, dangerousness and recidivism

References Name index Subject index