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 expertsDesigned to cover the British Psychological Society training syllabus in forensic psychology, meeting the needs of postgraduate studentsChapters are each written by leading international experts, and provide the latest research and evidence base practice for studentsIdeal for qualified practitioners as a resource for continuing professional developmentThe text is written in a style designed to support and direct students, and includes specific learning aids and guides to further studyLinked to an online site providing additional learning materials, offering further aid to students.

Forensic Psychology; Contents; List of Contributors; Note; Part I Context; 1 Introduction; Justice; Expert Controversies; Thinking about Ethics; Developmental Perspectives; Offender Profiling: Smoke and Mirrors?; Witnesses; Psychological Assessment; Critical Psychology; Drugs; Justice Restored; References; 2 The Justice System inEngland and Wales; What Justice Means; The Criminal Justice System; What Is a Crime?; Measurement of Crime; The Criminal Justice Process; The Sentencing Framework; The Criminal Courts; Magistrates' courts; Youth courts; The Crown Court; The High Court.

The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)The House of Lords; Police and Policing; The Crown Prosecution Service; Prisons and the Prison Service; Probation; Youth Justice; Home Office; Ministry of Justice; Law Officers' Department; Other National Bodies; Some Special Subjects; Victims of crime; Restorative justice; Community justice; Race and racism; Conclusions; Notes; Further Reading; References; 3 Community Services for Childrenand Young People; Introduction; Youth Justice in the UK; Characteristics and Needs of Young People Who Offend; Framework for Practice; Core practice model; Assessment.

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