Forensic Psychology Resources
This relatively young field uses psychological science in forensic evaluation and provides a range of services and expertise needed by social service organizations, public safety teams, the military and the courts.
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These resources support study and research related to Forensic Psychology.
Books
Forensic Psychology 101 by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780826140746Publication Date: 2018-02-01This is an overview of forensic psychology, spanning its origins as a discipline through the many varied opportunities for employment today. In easy-to-understand language, the book describes federal and state legal systems as they interface with psychological constructs, and presents several chapters focusing on specific areas of the discipline, from criminal matters and ethical issues to family court and juvenile justice.
Forensic psychology : the basics by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781040021200Publication Date: 2024This third edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an accessible overview of the core topics and theories in this fascinating discipline. The book provides an engaging discussion of core topics and theory in forensic psychology, alongside information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist. In addition to the established topics such as the psychology of crime and criminality, police psychology, victimology and correctional psychology, this edition has been fully updated to include coverage of: The impact of labelling offenders The effectiveness of new assessment Rehabilitation programmes Special topics such as terrorism, the effects of war on ex-service personnel and offender profiling have been updated, and further attention is paid to recent changes to legislation in the UK and other countries. The book also explores the importance of nature and nurture for people who commit offences, with a special focus on how this is relevant to the development of psychopathic tendencies. This invaluable guide is essential reading for students across a range of disciplines, including psychology, criminology and law, as well as general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction to forensic psychology.
Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780367415266Publication Date: 2022By integrating discussions of modern psychological and neuropsychological tests, with extant civil and criminal cases, Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, 2nd Edition serves as a fully-updated, professional resource outlining modern behavioral science's impact on the legal system. This second edition synthesizes the theoretical, empirical, and clinical literature, examining it through the lens of case application. The book is divided into three parts to look at foundational legal, ethical and applied issues; criminal forensic evaluations; and civil forensic evaluations.
The Future of Forensic Psychology by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781000773286Publication Date: 2023The Future of Forensic Psychology: Core Topics and Emerging Trends is an authoritative text that presents state-of-the-art research from rising stars in the field. Presented in an accessible way, it draws on cutting-edge research to analyse both core topics and current trends in forensic psychology. Borne out of the internationally recognized House of Legal Psychology doctorate programme, the book features eighteen authors from different international contexts who evaluate current and emerging topics in the field. The book is divided into three sections; eyewitness memory and testimony, investigative interviewing and, deception detection and legal decision making. Each section contains in-depth research and includes classics topics such as factors affecting eyewitnesses and determining deceit in investigations.
Introduction to Forensic Psychology by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9783030444686Publication Date: 2020-06-12This book provides a broad overview of the history and practice of forensic psychology, illustrating the principles of how psychological knowledge can inform judges and juries in the U.S. legal system with reference to several high publicity cases. The second edition contains new case law and discusses its implications in the major areas of forensics, examining new developments in juvenile justice, malpractice complaints, and reproductive rights, among other topics. The authors address specific aspects of forensic psychology within seven distinct sections: What is Forensic Psychology? Understanding the Criminal Mind Can Psychologists Measure Pain and Suffering? Family Law and Fitness to Parent Juvenile Justice Legal Consultation Based on Social Psychology Practical Tips for Forensic Psychology Experts An essential resource for current and aspiring forensic psychologists, the second edition of Introduction to Forensic Psychology serves as a thorough introduction to a complex field, featuring updated cases and related legal developments.
- Oxford Bibliographies: Criminology & Social Work
This resource includes Oxford Bibliographies entries for Criminology & Social Work with exclusive, authoritative research guides across a variety of subject areas. Combining the best features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia, this resource directs researchers to the best available scholarship across a wide variety of subjects.
Search directly from the landing page or select "Browse by Subject" to review guides under either Criminology or Social Work.
The Handbook of Forensic Psychology by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781118348413Publication Date: 2013-12-16The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted. Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors.
The Routledge International Handbook of Legal and Investigative Psychology by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780367345570Publication Date: 2019-09-30The Routledge International Handbook of Legal and Investigative Psychology explores contemporary topics in psychological science, applying them to investigative and legal procedures. Drawing from both research and practice, this handbook highlights many important issues such as: how to investigate and prosecute rape; the value of emotional affect in homicide investigations; and factors affecting jurors' and suspects' decision making. By considering current research, the authors inform both legal and investigative professionals of findings that are of direct relevance to them, and the steps that can be taken to improve efficiency.
- APA PsycArticles (EBSCOhost)
APA PsycArticles includes full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology with articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA), its imprint - the Educational Publishing Foundation (EPF), and from allied organizations including the Canadian Psychological Association and the Hogrefe Publishing Group. It includes all journal articles, book reviews, letters to the editor, and errata from each journal. Coverage spans 1894 to the present and nearly all APA journals go back to Volume 1, Issue 1.
- APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost)
APA PsycInfo includes abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations from the fields of behavioral and social sciences. Journal coverage, which spans from the 1800s to the present, includes international material selected from periodicals in dozens of languages.
- Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Contains more than 400,000 records selected from academic journals, magazines, conference papers, books, and reports. Subject areas covered include: criminology; criminal justice; criminal law and procedure; corrections and prisons; police and policing; criminal investigation; forensic sciences and investigation; history of crime; substance abuse and addiction; probation and parole.
- R2 Digital Library (Rittenhouse)The Rittenhouse R2 Digital Library includes more than 500 health science ebooks across many disciplines and practice areas.
- SocINDEX with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
This sociology research database features more than 2.1 million records with subject headings from a 20,000+ term sociological thesaurus. Contains full-text for more than 860 journals dating back to 1908. This database also includes full-text for more than 830 books and monographs, and full-text for over 16,800 conference papers.
- American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL)The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL, pronounced "apple") is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry.
- APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic PsychologyAPA has approved as policy a variety of professional practice guidelines and related criteria. These guidelines address psychological practice with particular populations (e.g., older adults) or in particular areas (e.g., parenting coordination) without focusing on specific disorders or treatments.