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Forensic Psychology

Matthew T. Huss
ISBN: 978-1-4051-5138-2
Paperback
432 pages
September 2008, ©2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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Forensic Psychology provides students with an in-depth and insightful introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology, the assessment and treatment of individuals who interact with the legal system.
  • Focuses on the clinical practice of forensic psychology

  • Integrates research, cases, and theory that provides students with a well-balanced picture of forensic psychology

  • Incorporates two main themes, scope of practice and therapeutic jurisprudence, that focus on empirically supported clinical practice and expose students to case law and statutory law necessary in the practice of forensic psychology

  • Utilizes real world examples and cases such as the impact of intelligence testing in the landmark Atkins vs. Virginia case that help students understand the practical role of forensic psychology

  • Encourages an understanding of the law as a living and breathing entity, examining its ability to be therapeutic or anti-therapeutic for the people most directly affected by it

  • Examines not only the criminal aspects of psychology and law but also civil aspects such as civil competence issues, sexual harassment claims, child custody evaluations, and personal injury cases which are often part of forensic practice

  • Covers unique challenges that forensic psychologists often face clinically, legally, and ethically

    • Instructor's Resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/huss.

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