Criminal or forensic psychology

This brief book introduces the ways in which contemporary anthropology engages with the "e;psych"e; disciplines: psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.

This brief book introduces the ways in which contemporary anthropology engages with the "e;psych"e; disciplines: psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.

By some estimates, there are as many as twelve million psychopaths in the United States alone.

By some estimates, there are as many as twelve million psychopaths in the United States alone.

Dying on the Job is the first book on workplace violence to focus exclusively on workplace murder.

An in-depth interdisciplinary perspective on psychopathy suitable for those interested in criminology and criminal justice, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and other social science as well as general knowledge.

Written by a veteran police officer turned college professor, this modern-day study of American policing covers hot-button issues including police use of deadly force against and bias toward minorities.

Violence is a complex subject that is rooted in a multitude of disciplines, including not only criminology but also psychology, sociology, biology, and other social science disciplines.

Professionalization has come to the field of threat management.

Indigenous communities are typically those that challenge the laws of the nation states of which they have become-often very reluctantly-a part.

The testimony of an expert witness can lead to success or failure in cases that hinge on the presentation's impact on a jury.

Human trafficking is a crime that undermines fundamental human rights and a broader sense of global order.

In cases where minimal or no physical evidence exists, behavioral evidence may be all that investigators have available to help them focus the investigation.

It is essential that those in the criminal justice system understand the tasks that police dogs perform and the evidence that their work produces.

The problem of gangs and gang subculture is a growing threat to the stability of neighborhoods and entire communities.

Many changes have occurred in the twenty-five years that have passed since the enactment of the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986.

Gangs have long been a social and criminal threat to society.

Time is an abducted child's worst enemy.

"e;Death Scene Investigation: Procedural Guide is the answer to a long recognized dilemma: how to have every death investigated by an experienced death investigator.

Providing a comprehensive exploration, this volume explains connections between American culture and the incidence of serial murder, including reasons why most identified serial murderers are white, male Americans.

From serial murderers to parents who kill, Fatal Violence: Case Studies and Analysis of Emerging Forms provides an insider's look at a phenomenon that has existed since the dawn of man and cuts across social/economic barriers and cultures.

Human trafficking is a crime that undermines fundamental human rights and a broader sense of global order.

Every day the media floods the airwaves with their often-contradictory version of the role and behavior of the police force.

6-page laminated chart includes: Major theories of child development Vital signs Pain assesment in children Lab values and nursing care of children Pediatric tips for practice Mnemonics for practice Medication administration children and procedures Fluid balance Level of consciousness Childhood immunizations Child abuse and neglect Growth and development Communicating with children Play

Every day, police officers face challenges ranging from petty annoyances to the risk of death in the line of duty.

In modern industrial societies, the demand for policing services frequently exceeds the current and foreseeable availability of public policing resources.

Research has shown that the majority of crimes are committed by persistent or serial offenders, with as little as seven percent of offenders accounting for approximately 60 percent of all crimes.

In terms of raw numbers, the amount of world urban dwellers have increased four-fold, skyrocketing from 740 million in 1950 to almost 3.

Investigative and Forensic Interviewing: A Personality-Focused Approach looks at the personality styles most commonly encountered in the criminal justice system and demonstrates how to use this insight to plan and conduct a productive interview.

While many police officers undertake their work conforming to the highest ethical standards, the fact remains that unethical police conduct continues to be a recurring problem around the world.

Police leaders possess a plethora of rich experiences and practical and theoretical knowledge that provides fascinating insights into the current state of policing around the world.

Police organizations across the globe are experiencing major changes.

Providing an in-depth interrogation of the practitioner/academic role within the context of criminal justice, this book outlines the benefits and challenges of different roles through exploring the lived experience of the contributing authors.

This book proposes using a 'jury-centric approach' for improving laws, practices, and procedures in jury trials.

Prepared by Patrick J.

The Psychology of Criminal Conduct, Seventh Edition, provides a psychological and evidence-informed perspective of criminal behavior that sets it apart from many criminological and mental health explanations of criminal behavior.

THE BESTSELLING SERIES THAT INSPIRED AMAZON PRIME'S BALLARD AND BOSCH A CRIME BURIED FOR YEARS.

A gritty urban crime thriller from one of the award-winning writers of THE WIRE.

The first in the Nick Stefanos trilogy from one of the acclaimed writers of THE WIRE.

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is the ideal bench-side companion for the practising paediatrician and endocrinologist, bridging the gap between large reference books and short reviews of aspects of endocrinology.

Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime is the first book to combine the disciplines of cyberpsychology and forensic psychology, helping to define this emergent area.

Addresses the policing models and concepts which underpin officers' daily decision making.

This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research.

This book serves as a route map for psychologists and probation officers working in probation services.

Discover the psychological motivations behind the world's most dangerous killers.

THE BRAND NEW REBUS THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER.

At the beginning of Jenny Hilton's 34 years in the Metropolitan Police, women constituted less than 1% of the force.

This fascinating and research-led textbook gives students the facts and the tools they need to engage critically with the psychological dimension of the criminal justice system.

Drawing on original research on the effectiveness of a therapeutic community (TC) in reducing recidivism among juvenile male offenders, Correctional Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Communities: Reducing Recidivism Through Behavior Change provides a comprehensive review of the current state of drug treatment for the offending population, especially the link between juvenile offending and substance abuse.

Drawing on original research on the effectiveness of a therapeutic community (TC) in reducing recidivism among juvenile male offenders, Correctional Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Communities: Reducing Recidivism Through Behavior Change provides a comprehensive review of the current state of drug treatment for the offending population, especially the link between juvenile offending and substance abuse.