Psychology & Psychiatry : Forensic Psychology

The only serial crimes book to investigate the use of behavioral analysis with criminal profiling! more...

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"On the Internet, the opportunity to commit crime is never more than three or four clicks away." - Demetrion and Silke, from the Introduction to this volume. In this pioneering text the nature of Internet sex offenders is explored in order to help practitioners to understand and treat this new category of sexual offende. Kerry Sheldon and Dennis Howitt examine the research base on Internet sexual offenders by reviewing case studies and psychological profiles, with a particular focus on paedophilic sex offenders. The result is a book that comprehensively details the nature of Internet sex offenders, bringing together the relevant research into one essential volume. Sex Offenders and the Internet covers key issues and concerns, including:.:.; Issues of child pornography - social, historical, legal and psychological.; The development of paedophilia and the often unheard 'excuses' - abuse, attachment difficulties, fantasy and delusion.; Helping practitioners to move forwards - what to do?. This text is essential reading for forensic psychologists, probation officers, police officers, MSc level students in forensic psychology as well as criminologists. more...

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The knowledge base on sexual offender treatment has become so extensive that following established paths is no longer the only way to expand understanding and improve the assessment and treatment of clients. Written by established and recognised experts, Sexual Offender Treatment: Controversial Issues explores only the most current, novel and controversial issues in the field of sexual offender treatment This comprehensive text covers a wide range of issues, such as recidivism risk assessment, diagnostic problems, preparatory programs, psychopathy and online sexuality. more...

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The evidence for social problem solving deficits being relevant to the understanding and treatment of offending behaviour has been accumulating since the 1980s. Reasoning and Rehabilitation (R&R), the first structured cognitive-behavioural treatment programme used widely with prisoners, included social problem solving as a key component and is now in use worldwide. more...

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This text covers all the angles of stalking, from the psychology to the legal ramifications. With topics such as how to investigate stalking and related crimes, legal analysis and evidence, this guide serves as a useful reference for legal, medical, mental health, and law enforcement professionals. more...

Price: $109.95