The handbook of forensic psychology / Irving B. Weiner, Randy K. Otto.
Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015Edition: Fourth editionDescription: 1 online resource (36 entries) : 13 images ; digital filesContent type:- still image
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- 9781785393242
- 614/.15 23
- RA1148 .H36 2014
- W 740
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Includes bibliographical references.
Preface -- Contributors -- Part One. Context of forensic psychology: 1. History of forensic psychology; 2. Defining forensic psychology; 3. Accessing the law and legal literature; 4. Practicing ethical forensic psychology; 5. Training in forensic psychology -- Part Two. Applying psychology to civil proceedings: 6. Conducting child custody and parenting evaluations; 7. Conducting personal injury evaluations; 8. Identifying and treating educational disabilities; 9. Assessing civil capacities; 10. Conducting child abuse and neglect evaluations -- Part Three. Applying psychology to criminal proceedings: 11. Assessing competency to stand trial; 12. Assessing criminal responsibility; 13. Specific intent and diminished capacity -- Part Four. Special applications: 14. Assessing violence risk; 15. Psychology and law enforcement; 16. Evaluating and assisting jury competence in civil cases; 17. Evaluating eyewitness testimony of adults; 18. Evaluating eyewitness testimony of children; 19. Employing polygraph assessment; 20. Applying hypnosis in forensic contexts -- Part Five. Communicating expert opinions: 21. Writing forensic reports; 22. Testifying in court -- Part Six. Intervening with offenders: 23. Practicing psychology in correctional settings; 24. Treating criminal offenders; 25. Assessing and treating sex offenders -- Appendix Specialty guidelines for forensic psychology.
This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners.