Practical Psychology for Forensic Investigations and Prosecutions, 1st Edition, 9780470092149
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Unlocking minds, solving crimes: psychology’s crucial role in justice.

Practical Psychology for Forensic Investigations and Prosecutions, 1st Edition

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    248 pages

  • Release Date

    10 August 2006

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Summary

Unlocking Justice: A Practical Guide to Forensic Psychology

This comprehensive guide is aimed at professionals and begins with interviewing victims of crime, moves through interviewing suspects, and culminates in the decision to prosecute and enhance the quality of evidence presented in court. Topics discussed include false allegations, false confessions, offender profiling, and victim support. The central theme emphasizes that a successful investigation and prosecution are only as …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780470092149
ISBN-10:0470092149
Series:Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law
Author:Mark R. Kebbell, Graham M. Davies
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:248
Edition:1st
Release Date:10 August 2006
Weight:372g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 15mm
About The Author

Mark R. Kebbell

Mark Kebbell is an associate professor at the James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. He co-wrote (with Graham Wagstaff) guidelines for police officers in England and Wales on the assessment of eyewitness evidence, and has published many journal articles.

Graham Davies is co-series editor with Ray Bull and a professor of psychology at the University of Leicester. He is co-editor of Applied Cognitive Psychology; amongst his numerous publications, is Recovered Memories: Seeking the Middle Ground.

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