Forensic psychology

A comprehensive overview of forensic psychology as it applies to the civil and criminal justice systems in the UK, which draws on the international evidence base, with contributions from leading international experts. Designed to cover the British Psychological Society training syllabus in forensic psychology, meeting the needs of postgraduate students, Chapters are each written by leading international experts, and provide the latest research and evidence base practice for students. Ideal for qualified practitioners as a resource for continuing professional development. The text is written in a style designed to support and direct students, and includes specific learning aids and guides to further study Linked to an online site providing additional learning materials, offering further aid to students.

The justice system in England and Wales / David Faulkner -- Community services for children and young people / Kerry Baker -- Expert testimony / Brian R. Clifford -- Ethical issues in forensic psychological policy and practice / Graham J. Towl -- The developmental evidence base : neurobiological research and forensic applications / Robert A. Schug [and others] -- The developmental evidence base : prevention / David P. Farrington -- The developmental evidence base : psychosocial research / David R. Farrington -- The developmental evidence base : desistance / Lila Kazemian and David P. Farrington -- Offender profiling / David A. Crighton -- Eyewitness testimony / Lorraine Hope -- Children as witnesses / Graham Davies and Kathy Pezdek -- Witness interviewing / David La Rooy and Coral Dando -- Victims of crime : towards a psychological perspective / Werner Greve and Cathleen Kappes -- Jury decision making / Andreas Kapardis -- Assessment / David A. Crighton -- Risk assessment / David A. Crighton -- Aspects of diagnosed mental illness and offending / David Pilgrim -- Mentally disordered offenders : intellectual disability / William R. Lindsay and John L. Taylor -- Mentally disordered o…