Policing and Psychology

Informationen zum Autor Dr Nicholas Blagden is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and a Chartered Psychologist. He has taught undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Criminology and Policing. He has been involved in training new police officers and has worked and researched within the Criminal Justice System and HM Prison Service. Klappentext This book draws on a range of psychological theories, concepts and research to explore the role and relevance of psychology to modern day policing. It focuses on key issues including psychological theories of criminal behaviour, interpersonal skills, stereotyping and prejudice, profiling,the psychological effects of crime on victims, and burnout and stress on offiers. The text is underpinned by reflectie activities and case studies encouraging a critical understanding of psychology applied to policing practice. This book provides an accessible and up-to-date textbook for those studying and teaching policing, psychology and criminology. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive and up-to-date new undergraduate text on the application and impact of psychology on modern policing. Inhaltsverzeichnis Policing and Psychology: An Introduction Psychological Theories of Crime and Criminal Behaviour Policing Attributions, Stereotypes and Prejudice Communication, Interpersonal and Interviewing Skills Investigative Psychology and Criminal Profiling Victims and the Psychological Consequences of Victimisation Stress, Burnout, Coping and Policing Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Blagden, Blagden Nicholas
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2012
• EAN: 9780857254658
• ISBN: 978-0-85725-465-8
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: Policing Matters Series; Policing Matters Series; Policing Matters
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Miscellaneous; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Law Enforcement, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Criminal or forensic psychology, Police & security services, Police and security services