Dictionary of Forensic Psychology

by Towl; Graham J.

• ISBN13: 9781843922957
• ISBN10: 1843922959
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-12-01
• Publisher: Willan

Summary

Over the past decade forensic psychology has grown rapidly as a subject, with an increasing number of forensic psychologists under training and working in demanding roles in prisons, secure training facilities, and high, medium and low security healthcare facilities as well as other parts of the criminal justice system. This Dictionary is part of a new series of Dictionaries covering key aspects of criminal justice and the criminal justice system, designed to meet the needs of both students and practitioners.Key features:approximately 100 entries (of between 500 and 1500 words) on key terms and concepts arranged alphabeticallyentries contributed by leading academic and practising forensic psychologistsdesigned to meet the needs of both students and practitionersentries includes summary definition, main text and key texts and sources takes full account of the criteria and syllabus for the BPS-approved Diploma in Forensic Psychology and MSc in Forensic Psychology (UK)edited by leading authorities in the forensic psychology field

Table of Contents

Introduction and overview

Criminal law

Crime trends

Victims

The police force

Prosecuting crime

I Grenville Cross

Criminal trial courts

Sentencing

Criminal appeals courts

Community sentences

Custodial sentences and correctional services

Crime prevention

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