Introduction to Forensic Psychology

by Walker, Lenore E. A.; Shapiro, David L.

• ISBN13: 9780306479083
• ISBN10: 0306479087
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Plenum Pub Corp

Summary

This text provides a complete overview of the applications of psychology to the law. Forensic psychology, which has been practiced for less than half a century, has grown so rapidly that there is now a need for an integrated text that reflects the state of the field. Incorporating the contributions of social and clinical psychology, this new text presents the material with an objective view towards the complete scope of the subject matter. In its clear coverage of the fundamentals of this field, it is an invaluable introduction for students, as well as a reference for practitioners.

Author Biography

David L. Shapiro was Chief of the PreTrial Forensic Division at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington D.C., Chief Psychologist for the Maryland Division of Corrections, and in the independent practice of forensic psychology since 1972. He was one of the first psychologists to be awarded the Diplomate in Forensic Psychology and served a term as President of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, he served on their Ethics Committee as well as the Ethics Committee of the American Board of Forensic Psychology including a term as its Chair. He taught as an Associate Professor for several years at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NYC and currently is Associate Professor of Psychology at NSU-CPS.Leonore E. Walker is author of 12 previous books including the now classic, The Battered Woman (1979). She was awarded an National Institute of Mental Health research grant that gathered the pioneering information to name "battered woman syndrome" and pioneered its introduction in courts around the country helping juries and judges understand why battered women killed in self-defense and were not mentally ill. Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Institute, Walker has engaged in public policy initiatives, research and training in many countries around the world. She has testified before US Congress and worked with NATO, WHO, PAHO, and other governments to assist in developing public policies to help provide safety for battered women and their children. A Fellow in the American Psychological Association, Walker served a term on the Board of Directors and Council of Representatives, chaired the Child Abuse Policy Committee and the Presidential Task Force on Violence and the Family, and was President of several divisions including Society for the Psychology of Women, Psychologists in Independent Practice of Psychology, and Media Psychology. She currently has an independent practice of forensic psychology and is Professor and Coordinator of the Forensic Psychology Concentration in NSU-CPS.

Table of Contents

SECTION I What is Forensic Psychology?	1	(38)
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology	3	(12)
CHAPTER 2: Models of Legal Systems	15	(14)
CHAPTER 3: Admissibility of Expert Testimony	29	(10)
SECTION II Understanding the Criminal Mind	39	(106)
CHAPTER 4: Criminal Responsibility	41	(18)
CHAPTER 5: Competency to Stand Trial	59	(18)
CHAPTER 6: Self-Defense and Syndrome Testimony	77	(22)
CHAPTER 7: Clinical Assessment in Forensic Settings	99	(20)
CHAPTER 8: Psychological Interventions in Forensic Settings	119	(26)
SECTION III Can Psychologists Measure Pain and Suffering?	145	(46)
CHAPTER 9: Civil Law and Personal Injury	147	(20)
CHAPTER 10: Involuntary Commitment and Other Civil Liberties	167	(24)
SECTION IV Family Law and Fitness to Parent	191	(86)
CHAPTER 11: Marriage and Divorce	195	(24)
CHAPTER 12: Access to, and Protection of, Children	219	(24)
CHAPTER 13: Protection of Abused Children, the Mentally and Physically Challenged, and the Elderly	243	(14)
CHAPTER 14: Reproductive Rights and the Law	257	(20)
SECTION V Juvenile justice	277	(52)
CHAPTER 15: Delinquency	279	(18)
CHAPTER 16: School Violence	297	(16)
CHAPTER 17: Legal Rights of Children	313	(16)
SECTION VI Legal consultation Based on Social Psychology	329	(54)
CHAPTER 18: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment	331	(22)
CHAPTER 19: Eyewitness Identification	353	(16)
CHAPTER 20: Jury Selection and Trial Consultation	369	(14)
SECTION VII Practical Tips for Forensic Psychology Experts	383	(26)
CHAPTER 21: Forensic Experts and Attorneys: Communication Process	385	(16)
CHAPTER 22: Risk Management in Forensic Psychology Practice	401	(8)
Case Citations	409	(4)
Selected Readings	413	(6)
Index	419