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December, 2020 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Research and Application

Sixth Edition
Curt R. Bartol
Anne M. Bartol
736 pages | December, 2020 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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EDITED AGAIN 5/15/24 Written by authors with extensive experience in the field and in the classroom, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application, Sixth Edition demonstrates how to analyze psychological knowledge and research findings and apply these findings to the civil and criminal justice systems. Focusing on research-based forensic practice and practical application, the authors use real-life examples and case law discussions to define and explore forensic psychology. Students are introduced to emerging specializations within forensic psychology, including investigative psychology, family forensic psychology, and police and public safety psychology. Research related to bias, diversity, and discrimination is included throughout the text to give students a multicultural perspective that is critical to the successful practice of forensic psychology.

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List of Boxes, Tables, and Figures
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
PART I • INTRODUCTION

Chapter Objectives
The Forensic Sciences
Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Brief History of Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology Today
Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Ethical Issues
Careers in Psychology
Forensic Psychology as a Specialty
Research and Practice Careers in Forensic Psychology
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review
PART II • POLICE AND INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter Objectives
Law Enforcement Numbers Today
Police Psychology: A Developing Profession
Forensic Assessment in Police and Public Safety Psychology
Psychological Intervention Activities
Operational Responsibilities
Consulting and Research Activities
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
Profiling
Eyewitness Evidence
Lineups and Photo Spreads
Police Interviewing and Interrogation
False Confessions
Detection of Deception
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review
PART III • LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter Objectives
Court Structure and Jurisdiction
The Judicial Process
Trial and Litigation Consultation
Expert Testimony
The Assessment of Risk
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
Competency to Stand Trial
Insanity
Other Psychological Defenses
Sentencing Evaluations
Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
Family or Domestic Courts
Family Forensic Psychologists
Child Custody Evaluations
Forensic Psychology and Civil Litigation
Civil Capacities
Involuntary Civil Commitment
Sexual and Gender Harassment
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review
PART IV • CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter Objectives
The Juvenile Offender
The Nature and Extent of Juvenile Offending
The Developmental Perspective
Developmental Factors In The Formation Of Persistent Criminal Behavior
Additional Social Developmental Influences
The Criminal Psychopath
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
UCR Data on Violent Crime
Gender, Race, and Ethnic Differences in Criminal Violence
Guns—A National Emergency
Theoretical Perspectives on Violence
The Effects of Violent Media
Threat Assessment
Workplace Violence
Criminal Homicide
Hate or Bias Crimes
Stalking: The Crime of Intimidation
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
Definitions of Sexual Assault and Rape
Definitions for Gathering Statistics
Date or Acquaintance Rape
Demographics of Sex Offenders
Typologies of Men Who Rape
Child Sex Offenders
Female Sex Offender Typologies
Online Child Sexual Predators
Juvenile Sex Offenders
Recidivism Rates of Sex Offenders
Risk Assessment of Sex Offenders
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review
PART V • VICTIMOLOGY AND VICTIM SERVICES

Chapter Objectives
Multiculturalism and Victimization
Legal Rights of Victims
Victimization Data
Psychological Effects of Criminal Victimization
Homicide Victimization
Sexual Violence Victimization
Internet Victimization
Human Trafficking
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Child Abuse
Repressed and Recovered Memories
Child Abduction
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review
PART VI • CORRECTIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter Objectives
Institutional Corrections
Overview of Correctional Facilities
Legal Rights of Inmates
Roles of the Correctional Psychologist
Psychological Assessment in Corrections
Treatment and Rehabilitation in Correctional Facilities
Treatment of Special Populations
Obstacles to the Treatment Of Inmates
Community-Based Corrections
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review

Chapter Objectives
Data and Overview of Important Issues
A Brief History of the Juvenile Court
Juvenile Assessment: An Overview
Juvenile Amenability to Rehabilitation
Out-of-Home Placements
Psychological Treatment in Juvenile Facilities
Approaches to Rehabilitation
Summary and Conclusions
Key Concepts
Questions for Review
Glossary
Cases Cited
References
Author Index
Subject Index

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NEW TO THIS EDITION:

  • Increased coverage of racial, ethnic, sexual, and religious discrimination, as well as bias against persons with disabilities emphasizes the multicultural perspective that is an integral part of the day-to-day work of all practicing and research psychologists.
  • Increased attention to immigration-related issues offers additional insights into how this population has been impacted by deportation and family separation.
  • New material on the forensic interviewing of children exposes the latest findings on this group such as eyewitness identification and adolescent brain development.
  • Current recommendations for conducting police lineups and interviewing witnesses and suspects enable students to conduct risk assessment and be aware of the evaluation research on the various methods and measures they employ.  
  • Updated with the newest Comprehensive Student Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), this edition illustrates the most current prevention methods for school shootings and other school violence.
  • Updated statistics, research, and case law help students see the real-world applications to current events.
  • Updated Focus boxes dig deeper into current issues relating to mental health courts, community-oriented policing, shooter bias, juvenile risk-taking, hate crimes, and the death penalty.
  • A comparison of procedures in civilian and military courts illustrate the differences between the two courts.
  • More emphasis on forensic geropsychology and family forensic psychology gives students a better understanding of these rapidly emerging fields.
KEY FEATURES:
  • Broad coverage makes the text ideal for both Criminal Justice and Psychology majors at both the undergraduate and graduate level as it exposes readers to the many careers related to forensic psychology.
  • The book concentrates on the application side of the field, focusing on research-based forensic practice to emphasize the use of psychological knowledge, concepts, and principles in both the civil and criminal justice systems.
  • An emphasis on the multicultural perspective helps students see how multiple cultures play a part in the day-to-day work of all practicing and research psychologists.
  • "Practitioner Perspectives" feature individuals currently working in the field and provide information about career choices as well as helpful advice about pursuing goals.
  • In-text learning aids include chapter-opening learning objectives, chapter-ending review questions, chapter summaries, focus boxes with discussion questions, and a glossary of key terms.