Handbook of Psychology of Investigative Interviewing

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Investigative interviewing, and the information obtained fromwitnesses and victims, plays a vital role in criminalinvestigations. This comprehensive handbook explores currentdevelopments taking place in this rapidly developing field. * An authoritative handbook created by prestigious editorsand an international team of recognised authors * International in its focus - the book assesses currentdevelopments taking place in several countries * Takes a holistic approach to the process by including sectionson eyewitness indentification and evaluating truthfulness

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"In this book, experts from around the world outline the cuttingedge of research and practice in investigative interviewing. Thisbook is important reading for those interested in ensuring thatinvestigative interviewing is both effective and ethical." -Associate Professor Mark Kebbell, ARC Centre ofExcellence in Policing and Security (CEPS) and School ofPsychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia "Bringing together the contributions of academics andpractitioners who are leading authorities in the field, thishandbook is essential reading for anyone wanting to update theirknowledge and practice of investigative interviewing. Adopting aninternational perspective, this comprehensive text examines howchanges in institutional practices, priorities and values in thepost 9/11 climate have impacted the questioning of suspects.Empirical research and case studies are used to illustrate some ofthe common errors that can occur during an investigation. Among the topics covered are the interrogation of terrorsuspects for criminal justice and intelligence gathering purposes,suspects' strategies and decision-making, false confessions,eyewitness testimony, the questioning of vulnerable witnesses,cross-examination in the courtroom and the detection of truths andlies in forensic contexts. Informed by scientific research and knowledge about bestpractice this international handbook will be a valuable resourcefor researchers, students and legal professionals for many years tocome." -Professor Amina Memon, School of Psychology,University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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