Forensic Psychology, Crime and Policing: Key Concepts and Practical Debates

A key resource for students, academics and practitioners, this concise guide brings together various concepts vital to the theoretical, policy and practical debates on forensic psychology and its relationship with crime and policing. Covering issues such as criminal behaviour, police decision making and crime scene investigation, each entry provides a succinct overview of the topic, together with an evaluation of the emerging issues. The text includes: - associated concepts and further reading from research and practice; - references and glossary. Accessible and comprehensive, this book is the go-to guide for those getting to grips with the relationships between forensic psychology, crime and policing.

Author: Karen Corteen
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 05/23/2023
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9781447359395

About the Author
Karen Corteen is Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice in the School of Justice Studies at Liverpool John Moores University. Rachael Steele is BSc Programme Leader in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University. Noel Cross is Programme Leader in Law and Criminal Justice and Deputy Head of Criminal Justice in the School of Justice Studies, Liverpool John Moores University. Michelle McManus is Professor of Safeguarding and Violence Prevention at Manchester Metropolitan University.