Forensic psychology and the law
By: Ronald Roesch, Patricia A. Zapf, Stephen D. Hart, Deborah Connolly
Contributors: Hart, Stephen David, 1962- author; Zapf, Patricia A., 1971- author; Connolly, Deborah, 1959- author
Edition: Canadian edition.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781118161753
Subjects: Forensic psychology; Textbooks; Criminal psychology; Law; Psychological aspects
Description: "Introduction to Forensic Psychology introduces students to the theories and practices of forensic psychology within the framework of Canadian society and legal contexts. It is written from an applied and community oriented perspective, which is designed to engage students in this exciting field, while giving them an accurate view of the true nature of forensic psychology. This text emphasizes those areas of forensic psychology where professionals spend the majority of their time, be it in clinical settings, research settings, or the application of research to clinical practice. Additionally, a separate chapter was included on Children and the Law to highlight this growing and important area of research and practice in forensic psychology."--Publisher's note.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Introduction to Forensic Psychology; title: 2. The Canadian Legal System: An Overview; title: 3. Forensic Assessment in Criminal Domains; title: 4. Forensic Assessment in Civil Domains; title: 5. Forensic Treatment; title: 6. Children and the Law; title: 7. Juveniles in the Legal System; title: 8. Eyewitness Testimony: Memory and Identification; title: 9. Police Investigations, Interrogations, and Confessions; title: 10. Police Psychology; title: 11. Juries and Legal Decision Making; title: 12. Correctional Psychology.