FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Author: Dr. Uma Singh

Work as a forensic psychologist is varied both within, and across, forensic settings and may include both occupational and clinical elements. For example, part of the role of forensic psychologists, in both health and prison services, may include providing a consultancy service to managers. Work is undertaken with offenders, victims, criminal and civil justice staff, and managers.

Contents: Introduction  Criminal Psychologist and Forensic Psychology  Forensic Assessment Techniques with Standardized Tests  Psychology's Role in the Legal System  Criminal Psychologist Offender Profiling  Psychological Theories in Criminology Investigation of Crime. Psychological Assessment for the Courts Memories of Childhood Abuse  Multiple Personality Disorder and Criminal Responsibility  Juvenile Sexual Aggression  Forensic Issues in Serial Murder Investigation.

ISBN 9788189996789

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