This unique, career-oriented textbook emphasizes a multicultural perspective that focuses on the application of psychological knowledge and research. Authors Curt and Anne Bartol expose readers to emerging specializations within forensic psychology, including investigative psychology, family forensic psychology, and police and public safety psychology. The authors also provide extensive, up-to-date references for students to find more material on the subject areas covered. INDICE: PART I: IntroductionCHAPTER 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology Chapter Objectives Forensic Psychology: An Overview Brief History of Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology Today Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work Careers in Psychology Forensic Psychology as a Specialty Research and Practice Careers in Forensic Psychology PART II: Police and Investigative PsychologyCHAPTER 2: Psychology of Police and Public Safety Forensic Assessment in Police and Public Safety Psychology Psychological Intervention Responsibilities Operational Responsibilities Consulting and Research ActivitiesCHAPTER 3: Psychology of Investigations Profiling Problems with Profiling Police Interviewing and Interrogation Detection of Deception Forensic Hypnosis Eyewitness EvidencePART III: Legal PsychologyCHAPTER 4: Consulting and Testifying Chapter Objectives Court Structure and Jurisdiction The Judicial Process The Assessment of Risk Trial and Litigation Consultation Expert Testimony Surviving the Witness StandCHAPTER 5: Consulting With Criminal Courts Competency to Stand Trial Insanity Other Defenses Pertaining to Criminal Conduct Sentencing Evaluations Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent PredatorsCHAPTER 6: Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation Child Custody Evaluations Forensic Psychology and Civil Litigation Civil Capacities Involuntary Civil Commitment Sexual and Gender HarassmentPART IV: Criminal PsychologyCHAPTER 7: The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior The Juvenile Offender The Nature and Extent of Juvenile Offending The Developmental Perspective A Developmental Dual Systems Model of Adolescent Risk Taking Developmental Factors in the Formation of Persistent Criminal Behavior Biological Factors Additional Social Developmental Influences Juvenile Firesetting: An Illustration of Developmental Perspective The Criminal Psychopath Juvenile Psychopathy The Female Psychopath Racial/Ethnic Differences CHAPTER 8: Psychology of Violence and Intimidation UCR Data on Violent Crime The Effects of Violent Media Threat Assessment Workplace Violence Criminal Homicide Hate or Bias Crimes Stalking: The Crime of IntimidationCHAPTER 9: Psychology of Sexual Assault Definitions of Sexual Assault and Rape Date Rape Demographics of Men who Rape Typologies of Men who Rape The Massachusetts Treatment Center Rapist Typology MTC: R3 The Groth Rapist Typology Pedophilia Female Sex Offender Typologies Online Sexual Predators Juvenile Sex Offenders Recidivism Rates of Sex Offenders Assessment of Sex OffendersPART V: Victimology and Victim ServicesCHAPTER 10: Forensic Psychology and Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs Multiculturalism and Victimization Legal Rights of Victims Crime Victimization Data Psychological Effects of Criminal Victimization Homicide Victimization Sexual Assault Victimization Additional Victimization Data Child Sexual Abuse Internet Victimization Property Crime VictimizationCHAPTER 11: Family Violence, Abuse, and Victimization Intimate Partner and Family Violence Child Abuse Repressed and Recovered Memories Roles of Forensic Psychologist in Child Abuse Cases Child Abductions Elder Abuse and NeglectPART VI: Correctional PsychologyCHAPTER 12: Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings Institutional Corrections Overview of Correctional Facilities Legal Rights of Inmates Roles of Correctional Psychologists Psychological Assessment in Corrections Treatment and Rehabilitation in Correctional Facilities Treatment of Special Populations Obstacles to the Treatment of Inmates and Staff Community-Based CorrectionsCHAPTER 13: Juvenile Justice and Corrections A Brief History of the Juvenile Court Juvenile Assessment: An Overview Juvenile Amenability to Rehabilitation Out-of-Home Placements Psychological Treatment in Juvenile Facilities Approaches to Rehabilitation
- ISBN: 978-1-4833-6531-2
- Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
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- Fecha Publicación: 31/12/2014
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