Criminological and Forensic Psychology by Helen Gavin (2024, Trade Paperback)

SAGE Publications, The Limited

1529791464

9781529791464

26062645280

520 Pages

Criminological and Forensic Psychology

English

2024

Sociology / General, Forensic Psychology, Applied Psychology, Criminology

Textbook

Social Science, Psychology

Helen Gavin

Trade Paperback

33.2 Oz

9 in

7 in

3

College Audience

23

Yes

364.3019

Section 1 Defining Criminological and Forensic Psychology1 Psychology and Crime2 Research Methods in Forensic PsychologySection 2 Psychological Explanations of Crime3 Psychological Explanations of Crime4 Who Commits Crime? The Criminal Mind5 Juvenile CriminalsSection 3 Psychological Explanations of Specific Crime Types6 The Psychology of Homicide7 The Psychology of Terrorism8 Crimes of a Sexual Nature9 Stalking and Harassment10 Intimate Relationship Aggression: Domestic Violence and Domestic Homicide11 The Psychology of Firesetting12 The Psychology of Theft, Robbery, and Burglary13 The Psychology of Economic CrimeSection 4 Psychology in Detection and Investigation14 Psychology in the Investigation of Crime15 Psychology in the Police Station 1: Victims and Witnesses16 Psychology in the Police Station 2: Investigative Interviews and the Psychology of False ConfessionSection 5 Psychology in the Court Room17 Psychology in Court 1: Procedures and Evidence18 Psychology in Court 2: The Defendant's Mind19 Psychology in Court 3: The Mind of the JurySection 6 Psychology in Prison20 Punishment, Rehabilitation, and Psychology21 Adjustment to Prison Life: Mental Disorder, Life Imprisonment, and Death Row

A truly modern approach to criminological and forensic psychology, this engaging text explores all aspects of the field, from defining forensic psychology, through the psychological explanations of crime and specific crime types, to the application of psychology in detection and investigation, the court room, and prison. This new edition has been fully updated to include more coverage of social and developmental factors impacting crime, female offenders, and crime in times of crisis, along with a brand-new chapter on stalking and harassment. The inclusion of topical issues such as white supremacy and the #MeToo movement places this book fully in the moment and explores issues that affect us all. With detailed case studies of real-life crimes throughout, this text is a perfect companion to your studies of forensic psychology at any level. Helen Gavinwas, before retiring in 2023, Subject Lead in Criminal Psychology at the University of Huddersfield., A truly modern approach to criminological and forensic psychology, this engaging text explores all aspects of the field, from defining forensic psychology, through the psychological explanations of crime and specific crime types, to the application of psychology in detection and investigation, the court room, and prison. This new edition has been fully updated to include more coverage of social and developmental factors impacting crime, female offenders, and crime in times of crisis, along with a brand-new chapter on stalking and harassment. The inclusion of topical issues such as white supremacy and the #MeToo movement places this book fully in the moment and explores issues that affect us all. With detailed case studies of real-life crimes throughout, this text is a perfect companion to your studies of forensic psychology at any level. Helen Gavin was, before retiring in 2023, Subject Lead in Criminal Psychology at the University of Huddersfield., Covering everything from terrorism to stalking, bullying and harassment, this updated text interweaves the theory with interesting case studies and includes both a comprehensive research methods chapter, as well as thorough discussion of female offenders.

HV6080.G3 2024