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Résumé :
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....

Biographie:

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....

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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 System 97

The prevalence of sexual victimisation 98

Rape complaints and attrition 98

Jury acquittals at trial 100

Jury Decision?making within Rape Trials 101

Arguments against retaining juries in rape trials 102

Arguments i...