{"product_id":"forensic-psychology-9780230249097","title":"Forensic Psychology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames McGuire\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Duff\u003c\/b\u003e 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 Psycho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 *\u003cbr\u003eWith 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 *\u003cbr\u003eA 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 *\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 *\u003cbr\u003eMcGuire 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 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864246169943,"sku":"9780230249097","price":42.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780230249097.jpg?v=1722271051","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/forensic-psychology-9780230249097","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}