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Crime Classification Manualby John Douglas; Ann W. Burgess; Allen G. Burgess; Robert K. Ressler
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 60.00This is the second edition of the landmark book that standardized the language and terminology used throughout the criminal justice system. It classifies the critical characteristics of the perpetrators and victims of major crimes—murder, arson, sexual assault, and nonlethal acts—based on the motivation of the offender. The second edition contains new classifications on computer crimes, religion-extremist murder, and elder female sexual homicide. This edition also contains new information on stalking and child abduction, the use of biological agents as weapons, cybercrimes, Internet child sex offenders, burglary and rape, and homicidal poisoning. In addition, many of the case studies and crime statistics have been updated. more...
Evaluation of Capacity to Consent to Treatment and Researchby Scott Y.H. Kim
Oxford University Press, USA 2010; US$ 40.43Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations Tips for best practice... more...
Criminal Profilingby Brent E. Turvey
Elsevier Science 2011; US$ 89.95Now in its fourth edition, Criminal Profiling is an established text centered on the deductive profiling method developed by the author. Deductive profiling is different from other forms of profiling in that it does not involve averaged, statistical profiles. Instead it focuses on criminal profiling as an investigative process, solving real crime through an honest understanding of the nature and behavior of criminals. It approaches each criminal incident as its own universe of behaviors and relationships. Throughout the text, the author illustrates the most crucial tenet that any good criminal profiler should adhere to: the enthusiastic desire to investigate and examine the facts. With 35% new content, this edition contains cases in each... more...
Applied Psychologyby Hugh Coolican; Tony Cassidy; Orla Dunn
Hodder Education 2007; US$ 47.95The ideal textbook for all areas of applied psychology options, including forensic/criminological psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, sports psychology, clinical/abnormal psychology, work/occupational psychology, environmental psychology and counselling - for students on A Level and undergraduate courses. more...
Inside the Mind of Casey Anthonyby Keith Ablow
St. Martin's Press 2011; US$ 12.99From America’s #1 forensic psychiatrist, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson and acclaimed contributor to Fox News, comes a fascinating and detailed psychological portrait of Casey Anthony and her family that explores the question, “Why is Caylee Anthony dead?” more...
Evaluation for Personal Injury Claimsby Andrew W. Kane; Joel A. Dvoskin
Oxford University Press, USA 2011; US$ 42.95Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: DT Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations DT Tips for best practice... more...
Offenders, Deviants or Patients?by Herschel Prins
Routledge 1995; US$ 37.50Examines the relationship between mental abnormality and criminal behaviour, the ways this is used or misused in the courts and the treatment available. Thoroughly updated and unique in its multidisciplinary approach. more...
Will They Do it Again?by Herschel Prins
Routledge 1999; US$ 42.50Considers the issue of risks to ordinary people particularly those posed by the mentally ill. Prins considers public protection within a broad context and, of risk in society in general. more...
Mentally Disordered Offendersby David Webb; Robert Harris
Routledge 1999; US$ 39.95Presses the case for better health care of mentally disturbed law breakers, and the need to divert them from unnecessary imprisonment. more...
The Psychology of Group Aggressionby Arnold P. Goldstein
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 190.00People in groups act aggressively as a group, not as a collection of individuals. The Psychology of Group Aggression's comprehensive journey starts with group dynamics theory and research by reviewing its relationship to aggression. Arnold P. Goldstein then provides a unique and valuable insight into the different types and levels of intensity of anti-social behavior, examines its causes and considers its costs. In separate chapters he considers low intensity aggression, including ostracism, hazing, teasing; mid-intensity, e.g. bullying, harassment; and high intensity aggression e.g. mobs and gangs. In a final section, he considers management and intervention techniques, both those widely employed and emerging methods. An important work for... more...









