Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Essentials for Law Enforcement
2 ed
ISBN: 978-1-041-38889-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 376 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Essentials for Law Enforcement, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the intersection of psychology and law. This essential text equips readers with practical knowledge of forensic psychological principles, enabling law enforcement to better understand and respond to criminal behavior.

This Second Edition provides updated content and includes an expanded examination of psychopathy, unique considerations about female offenders, and a new chapter dedicated to emerging trends in cold cases. Topics addressed fill a fundamental gap in the literature, and a growing need in law enforcement, with the collective goal being to better enforce public safety and keep communities safe. Therefore, coverage provides critical information to officers and agencies about current mental health issues as they relate to distress, situational awareness in the field, and contemporary police work. With a logical and user-friendly layout, the book covers foundational concepts, specific crimes and offenders, and investigative techniques—providing real-world case examples.

Designed for students and professionals, this text is ideal for aspiring clinicians, law enforcement, and psychology/criminal justice students. Whether preparing for a career in law enforcement or seeking a deeper understanding of forensic psychology, this book provides practical tools to understand psychological implications in police work.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Advanced and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Scott-Snyder, Stephanie

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Background 1. Introduction  2. Overview of Forensic Psychology Concepts  3. Effective Intervention  Part II: Crimes and Criminals  4. Psychopathy  5. Understanding Homicide  6. Sex Crimes  7. Domestic Violence  Part III: Forensic, Police, and Investigative Work  8. Behavioral Profiling  9. Eliciting Useful Information  10. Cold Cases  11. Working with Victims  12. Working with Minors  13. Threat Assessment

Über Autor(innen)

Stephanie Scott-Snyder, MA, CCFC, VSM is a forensic mental health clinician and criminal behavior expert with over fifteen years of experience providing court-mandated therapy to adult and juvenile offenders, conducting criminal and civil risk assessments, and providing crisis intervention to victims of violent crime. She specializes in issues related to sexual and domestic violence, psychopathy, and violence committed by women. She has consulted on serial rape, sexual homicide, and missing persons cases, and she frequently trains law enforcement, mental health practitioners, and victim advocates.