Forensic Psychology, 1st Edition

”[Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles] is an excellent sourcebook for any mental health professional, whether psychologist or psychiatrist, on topics outside the expertise of most practitioners…. Goldstein and his coauthors have made a significant and welcome contribution toward the goal of setting and maintaining high standards of practice for the field, even in fringe areas.” (Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, Volume 35, Number 2, 2007)

“This book is a useful, readable, thought-provoking reference for the field of forensic psychology. It deserves a place on your bookshelf and should be considered a valuable resource for clinicians and for anyone who is interested in forensic psychology.” (PsycCRITIQUES, June 13, 2007)

”..Alan Goldstein has assembled a group of legal, forensic, and assessment luminaries…who lucidly analyze these new and emerging topics in forensic psychology. I recommend this book highly for anyone wanting a roadmap of the future of forensic psychology.” (The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Law, Winter 2006)

Dr. Alan Goldstein is Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY and is a widely recognized expert and speaker on forensic issues. He is a Diplomate in Forensic Psychologist of the American Board of Professional Psychology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He serves as an expert witness for defense and prosecuting attorneys on the state and federal levels, where his work includes evaluations for validity of Miranda rights waivers, trial competence, criminal sentencing, issues related to criminal responsibility, death penalty litigation, and future risk of violence. He is also a consultant to a number of law enforcement agencies.