Introduction to Forensic Psychology : Issues and Controversies in Crime and Justice

Arrigo, Bruce A., Shipley, Stacey L.

ISBN 10: 0120643510 / ISBN 13: 9780120643516

Editore: Elsevier Science & Technology, 2004

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 12080022-20

Riassunto:

Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Second Edition is an original approach to understanding how psychologists impact the research, practice, and policy of crime, law, and justice. Divided into four sections on criminal forensics, civil forensics, policing and law enforcement, and corrections and prison practices, the text examines police, court, and correctional aspects of forensic psychology. Each of the twelve chapters are organized around relevant case illustrations, include comprehensive literature reviews, and discuss policy implications and avenues of future research. Each chapter additionally incorporates research on race, gender, and class, as well as including a practice update, highlighting a timely issue or controversy.

The text thoughtfully explores a wide range of adult, juvenile, family, and community themes of interest to students, practitioners, and administrators. New to theSecond Edition is a chapter on international criminal forensic psychology, and sections on assessing psychiatric work-related disability, termination of parental rights, counseling prison populations, malingering, crisis intervention in prisons/jails, and child custody evaluations. Suitable as a primary text for courses on psychology and criminal justice, the book may also serve as a reference tool for practicing forensic psychologists.

*Provides an integrative approach provides a more comprehensive understanding of the relevant material
* Focus on police, court and corrections introduces students to how psychologists are important to the criminal justice system
* Presents "cutting edge" issues that prepares students to interpret those issues at the forefront of the field
* Presents a breadth of material accessible to students from which they can consider more intelligently their own career options
* Case illustrations throughout points to the practical need to understand the material
* Incorporates over 35% new material

Informazioni sugli autori: Bruce A. Arrigo, Ph.D., is Professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte. He holds additional faculty appointments in Psychology, in Public Policy, and in Public Health Sciences. Dr. Arrigo has (co)authored or (co)edited) 30+ books and 175+ scholarly papers in the areas of justice and social welfare at the intersection of law, mental health, and society. He also is the founding and current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and has served as a consultant to the Correctional Service of Canada, the National Institute of Justice, the National Science Foundation, and Savant Learning Systems.

Stacey L. Shipley, Psy.D., obtained her doctorate in clinical/forensic psychology from California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, California and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Criminal Justice. She completed her predoctoral internship at Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she worked with the County Forensic Unit, conducting competency to stand trial evaluations. Additionally, she provided clinical services for child, adolescent, and adult inpatient programs. Her clinical and forensic training has focused on both adults and adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings. Dr. Shipley is licensed by the Texas, North Carolina, and Iowa Boards of Psychology Examiners. She is the Director of Psychology at North Texas State Hospital, which includes both the Wichita Falls and Vernon Campuses.

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Titolo: Introduction to Forensic Psychology : Issues...
Casa editrice: Elsevier Science & Technology
Data di pubblicazione: 2004
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Good
Edizione: 2 Edition.