Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice

Needs, Adrian; Towl, Graham J.

This book illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.

• Illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.
• Gives examples of how forensic psychology can benefit not only from clinical and criminological approaches, but also from the insights of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.
• Many of the chapters introduce readers to areas which have not received extensive coverage elsewhere.
• Includes new directions in forensic practice.
• Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field.
• Contributors include both academics and practitioners.
• Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic psychology.

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2004-02-13

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781405105422

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Dimensions: 229.9cm x152.4cm

Pages: 300.0