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APA Handbook of Forensic Psychology
Brian L. Cutler (editor-in-chief), Patricia A. Zapf (editor-in-chief), American Psychological Association (other)
Paperback Published on: 15/12/2014
Price: £337
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Synopsis
The *APA Handbook of Forensic Psychology* consolidates and advances knowledge about the scientific foundations and practical application of psychology to law, the practice of law, and law-related policy. Drawing upon contemporary psychological research and practice, this Handbook provides a thorough, up-to-date, and far-reaching reference on forensic psychological issues that are important to researchers, practitioners and students in psychology, other social sciences and practice disciplines, and law.
The Handbook is divided into 2 Volumes, each comprised of 3 sections:
Volume (Individual and Situational Influences in Criminal and Civil Contexts)
- Forensic Evaluation and Treatment in Criminal Cases
- Individual and Situational Predictors of Criminal Behavior
- Applications of Forensic Psychology in Civil Cases
Volume 2 (Criminal Investigation, Adjudication, and Sentencing Outcomes)
- Victim and Offender Groups
- Criminal Investigations and Jury Trials
- Sentencing and Incarceration
Publisher information
- Publisher: American Psychological Association
- ISBN: 9781433817939
- Number of pages: 1176
- Dimensions: 279 x 216 x 97 mm
- Weight: 3298g
- Languages: English