Forensic Psychology: Routes through the system

by James McGuire, Simon Duff

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350312302
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	04/18/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	464
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

James McGuire is Emeritus Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool, UK. During his career, he worked as a psychologist in a variety of settings including intellectual disabilities services and a high security hospital, and he has carried out research in prisons, probation, addictions services, and the youth justice system. He has helped to develop guidelines on personality disorders for the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), and is a member of the Correctional Services Advisory and Accreditation Panel, Ministry of Justice.

Simon Duff is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Deputy Director of Forensic Programmes at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he oversees the doctorate programme. His research interests focus primarily on aspects of sexual offending, stalking, fetishism and the impact of pornography. In addition to his academic career, he works with a variety of clients at Mersey Forensic Psychology Service.
James McGuire is Emeritus Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool, UK.
Simon Duff is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Deputy Director of Forensic Programmes at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: BASIC CONCEPTS, METHODS AND THEORY
1.Setting the scene
2.Defining and surveying crime
3.Researching crime: methods and correlates
4.Explaining criminal offences and patterns
5.Criminal acts and actors
PART TWO: TYPES OF CRIME AND INFLUENCING FACTORS
6.Serious Violence: Assault and hate crimes
7. Serious crime: Single victim homicide
8.Extreme violence: multiple homicide
9.Sexual offences and partner assault
10.Substance-related offending and other serious crimes
11.Mental disorder and crime
PART THREE: INVESTIGATION, EVIDENCE AND SENTENCING
12.Police investigation and interviews
13.Profiling: methods and results
14.Court processes and legal decision making
15.Evidence: witnesses, experts and juries
16.Sentencing: principles and procedures
17.After sentencing
PART FOUR: PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, STANDARDS AND SKILLS
18.Assessment in forensic psychology
19.Interventions to reduce re-offending
20.Ethical issues in practice
21.Professional training, competence and expertise.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

The book draws together research by pre-eminent academics working at the intersections of forensic psychology and related subjects. A must-read textbook! – Dr Clare Allely, University of Salford, UK

With their original and creative approach, McGuire and Duff guide us through everything we need to know to head down the road to becoming a forensic psychologist: that most exciting of future occupations. – Professor Devon Polaschek, The University of Waikato, New Zealand

A well-written, engaging book which focuses on the applied nature of forensic psychology. I believe researchers and students will find the content invaluable. – Dr Gemma Graham, University of Brighton, UK

This is a very timely book which contains comprehensive and up-to-date information. It will be an essential text for anyone interested in current thinking and ideas in forensic psychology. – Associate Professor Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China

McGuire and Duff articulate not only how the discipline developed as it did, but why forensic psychology is so critical to our understanding of crime, investigation and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system. – Dr Emily Glorney, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Editorial Reviews

The book draws together research by pre-eminent academics working at the intersections of forensic psychology and related subjects. A must-read textbook!” —Dr Clare Allely, University of Salford, UK

“With their original and creative approach, McGuire and Duff guide us through everything we need to know to head down the road to becoming a forensic psychologist: that most exciting of future occupations.” —Professor Devon Polaschek, The University of Waikato, New Zealand

“A well-written, engaging book which focuses on the applied nature of forensic psychology. I believe researchers and students will find the content invaluable.” —Dr Gemma Graham, University of Brighton, UK

“This is a very timely book which contains comprehensive and up-to-date information. It will be an essential text for anyone interested in current thinking and ideas in forensic psychology.” —Associate Professor Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China

“McGuire and Duff articulate not only how the discipline developed as it did, but why forensic psychology is so critical to our understanding of crime, investigation and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.” —Dr Emily Glorney, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

From the Publisher