Forensic Psychology

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
 
Explore the theory, research, and practice of forensic psychology with this collection of resources from recognized leaders in the field
 
The newly revised Third Edition of Forensic Psychology delivers insightful coverage of the theory and applications of forensic psychology. The book combines authoritative scholarship with an unprecedented breadth of international coverage and constitutes an essential resource for all aspects of contemporary forensic and criminal psychology.
 
The new edition addresses issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion in each section, as well as the uses and abuses of power in forensic contexts. The book takes a constructively critical approach to the dominant theories, policy, and practices of today, as opposed to being merely descriptive, and considers new and developing areas, like the prevention of sexual violence at universities.
 
Forensic Psychology comprehensively addresses the application of modern forensic techniques and practices to the civil and criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom. Each chapter concludes with some specific suggestions for further reading. Additionally, readers will enjoy the inclusion of a wide variety of topics, like:
* A thorough discussion of investigative and clinical practice, including the politics of forensic psychology, offender profiling, eyewitness testimony, and jury decision making
* An examination of clinical and risk assessments, including reviews of the key legal issues and principles involved in risk assessments, the role of structured instruments and protocols, and coverage of actuarial and structured clinical methods
* Discussions of working with criminalized populations in prisons and forensic mental health facilities
* A treatment of psychology in the courts with an emphasis on the courts of England and Wales
 
Perfect for graduate level students in forensic psychology courses, Forensic Psychology will also earn a place in the libraries of qualified forensic psychologist practitioners and postgraduate students seeking to improve their understanding of forensic psychology with a high-quality international textbook underpinned by considerations of human rights and ethical standards.

List of contents

List of Contributors xxiii
 
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Graham J. Towl and David A. Crighton
 
Justice 4
 
Expert Controversies 6
 
Human Rights and Ethics 7
 
Developmental Perspectives 8
 
Investigation and Prosecution Issues 10
 
Psychological Assessment 11
 
Critical Psychology 12
 
Substance Use 13
 
Early Intervention 13
 
Justice Restored 15
 
Note 15
 
Further Reading 16
 
References 16
 
Part 1 Forensic Psychology: Legal
 
Chapter 2 Offender Profiling 21
David A. Crighton
 
Introduction 22
 
Historical Development 22
 
Approaches to Offender Profiling 25
 
Criminal investigative analysis 25
 
Crime action profiling 25
 
Investigative psychology 26
 
The Development of Offender Profiling 26
 
Current Evidence on Accuracy 30
 
Conclusions 31
 
Notes 32
 
Further Reading 32
 
References 33
 
Chapter 3 Eyewitness Testimony 36
Lorraine Hope and Ryan J. Fitzgerald
 
Eyewitness Identification Performance 37
 
The Witnessed Event 39
 
Witness factors 39
 
Super-recognisers 40
 
Perpetrator factors 40
 
Situational factors 42
 
Between the Witnessed Event and Identification Task 43
 
Retention interval 43
 
Post-event misinformation 44
 
Intermediate Recognition Tasks 45
 
Mugshots 45
 
Composite production 45
 
The identification task 46
 
Pre-lineup instructions 46
 
Lineup composition 46
 
Investigator bias 47
 
Lineup procedure: Comparing absolute and relative judgements 48
 
Post-identification feedback 49
 
Is confidence related to accuracy? 49
 
Is eyewitness identification evidence reliable? 50
 
Procedural Guidelines Relating to Suspect Identification in the United Kingdom 51
 
The Eyewitness in Court 53
 
Conclusions 54
 
Further Reading 54
 
References 55
 
Chapter 4 Jury Decision-making 66
Andreas Kapardis 66
 
Introduction: The Jury Idea 67
 
The Notion of an Impartial and Fair Jury: A Critical Appraisal 68
 
Arguments Against Jury Trials 69
 
Arguments in Favour of Jury Trials 70
 
Methods for Studying Juries/Jurors 71
 
Archival research 71
 
Questionnaire surveys 71
 
Mock juries 72
 
Shadow juries 73
 
Post-trial juror interviews 73
 
Books by ex-jurors 74
 
Selecting Jurors 74
 
Pre-Trial Publicity 75
 
The Reported Importance of Juror Characteristics 76
 
Juror Competence 78
 
Comprehending evidence 78
 
Understanding and following the judge's instructions/the jury charge 79
 
The Jury Foreperson 79
 
Jury Deliberation 80
 
Small Juries 81
 
Defendant Characteristics 82
 
Victim/Plaintiff Characteristics 82
 
Lawyer and Judge Characteristics 82
 
Courtroom Design 83
 
Hung Juries 83
 
Models of Jury Decision-making 83
 
Reforming the Jury to Remedy Some of Its Problems 84
 
Alternatives to Trial by Jury 84
 
Conclusions 85
 
Notes 86
 
Further Reading 87
 
References 87
 
Chapter 5 Jury Decision-making in Rape Trials: An Attitude Problem? 94
Dominic Willmott, Daniel Boduszek, Agata Debowska and Lara Hudspith
 
Introduction 95
 
Case study--The girl of Qatif 96
 
Rape and Sexual Offences in the Criminal Justice Sys

About the author

David A. Crighton is Hon. Professor of Forensic Psychology at Durham University. He was formally Deputy Chief Psychologist in the UK Ministry of Justice. He is a past Chair of the BPS Expert Witness Advisory Group and a past Secretary and Treasurer of the British Psychological Society, Division of Forensic Psychology. Graham J. Towl is Professor of Forensic Psychology, Durham University and visiting Clinical Professor, University of Newcastle. He was formally the Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice, UK, and uniquely is the recipient of BPS awards for Distinguished Contributions to Professional practice and forensic academic knowledge. His research interests are wide currently including suicide in prisons and sexual violence at universities.

Product details

• Authors: David A Crighton, David A. (London Metropolitan University Crighton, Graham J Towl
• Assisted by: David A Crighton (Editor), David A. Crighton (Editor), Crighton David A. (Editor), J Towl (Editor), Graham J. Towl (Editor), Towl Graham J. (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2021
• EAN: 9781119673545
• ISBN: 978-1-119-67354-5
• No. of pages: 896
• Series: BPS Textbooks in Psychology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Psychologie, Forensik, forensische Psychologie, Psychology, forensic psychology