Forensic Psychology
Routes through the system
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Beschreibung
Adopting a unique approach is organised around the course of a typical case through the justice system, Forensic Psychology: Routes through the System identifies where and how the role of forensic psychology fits in, hence the subtitle ‘Routes through the system’.
This text is aimed at advanced undergraduates taking Forensic Psychology option courses and postgraduates taking Forensic Psychology masters programmes, as well as for those practitioners at the start of their careers.
Key features:
- “Where do you stand” and “Focus on” which help in understanding the subject in depth and also act as discussion starters
- Well-known author team with a wealth experience
- Employability tools aimed to help future forensic psychologists in their career
- Online interviews with a police officer, clinical psychologist, probation officer and a person serving a prison sentence which offer perspectives on the route through the system
- A glossary of key terms which act as easy reference
This brand new textbook provides a complete course in forensic psychology, covering the criminal justice system, law and legislation, and treatments and outcomes for offenders. It offers rigorous coverage of the major topics: from theoretical concepts and research methods to explaining criminal acts and patterns of crime. The authors, both from leading institutions and well-known in the field, guide readers through the interlocking systems of criminal justice, mental health and social service provision, providing a deeper critical appreciation of what motivates crime and how criminal behaviour can be understood, assessed and treated.
This text will be core reading for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates studying forensic psychology, either as a module on a BSc Psychology degree or on an MSc for trainee Forensic Psychologists. It will also be ideal for early career practitioners.
- Showcases interviews with a police officer, a clinical psychologist, a probation officer and a convicted offender to demonstrate theory with real-world practical case studies in order to provide an integrative approach to learning
- Replete with innovative pedagogical features including sections which encourage readers to consider key issues such as ethics of research
- Written by two leading experts in the field with a wealth of academic and practitioner experience
- Includes employability tools both in-text and online providing guidance and help for future forensic psychologists
- Extensive companion website with interview transcriptions, a test bank and more
Primary market
Core reading for upper level undergraduates (3rd year) and postgraduates studying forensic psychology.
Secondary market
Reading for early career practitioners working as Forensic Psychologists.
Autor*in
James McGuire
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