Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice

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This book illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.

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• Illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.
  
• Gives examples of how forensic psychology can benefit not only from clinical and criminological approaches, but also from the insights of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.
  
• Many of the chapters introduce readers to areas which have not received extensive coverage elsewhere.
  
• Includes new directions in forensic practice.
  
• Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field.
  
• Contributors include both academics and practitioners.
  
• Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic psychology.