Using Social Science to Reduce Violent Offending

Dvoskin, Joel A.; Skeem, Jennifer L.; Novaco, Raymond W.; Douglas, Kevin S.

ISBN 10: 0195384644 / ISBN 13: 9780195384642

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, 2011

About this Item

Bringing together experts in the fields of social science, forensic psychology and criminal justice, Using Social Science to Reduce Violent Offending addresses what truly works in reducing violent offending, promoting an approach to correctional policy grounded in an evidence-based and nuanced understanding of human behaviour. Series: American Psychology-Law Society Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKVC; JMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 618. . 2011. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Social Science to Reduce Violent Offending
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195384644
• ISBN 13: 9780195384642
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Bringing together experts in the fields of social science, forensic psychology and criminal justice, Using Social Science to Reduce Violent Offending addresses what truly works in reducing violent offending, promoting an approach to correctional policy grounded in an evidence-based and nuanced understanding of human behavior.

About the Author

Joel A. Dvoskin, Ph.D., ABPP is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, Tucson and Past President of the American Psychology-Law Society.

Jennifer L. Skeem, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine.

Raymond W. Novaco, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine.

Kevin S. Douglas, Ph.D., LL.B. is Associate Professor of Psychology, Simon Fraser University.