This book brings together an international group of experts to present cutting-edge psychological research on crime, policing and courts. With contributors from the UK, Germany, Italy, Norway, Cyprus, Israel, Canada and the USA, this volume explores some of the most interesting and contemporary areas of criminological and legal psychology.

The Psychology of Crime, Policing and Courts is divided into three parts. Part I explores crime and anti-social behaviour, including the concentration of offending within families, juvenile delinquency, adolescent bullying, cyberbullying, violence risk assessment, and psychopathy. Part II examines policing and the detection of deception, with chapters on interrogational practices, police interviews of children, and modern detection methods. Part III focuses on courts and sentencing, with chapters exploring wrongful convictions, the role of juries, extra-legal factors in sentencing decisions and an examination of sentencing itself.

Representing the forefront of research in developmental criminology and criminological and legal psychology, this book is a comprehensive resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying psychology and criminology, with particular value for those studying forensic psychology. This book is also a valuable resource for psychologists, lawyers, social scientists and law enforcement personnel.

About the Author
Andreas Kapardis is Professor of Psychology and Law in the Department of Law, University of Cyprus. David P. Farrington, O.B.E., is Emeritus Professor of Psychological Criminology at the Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University

Reviews

"This is an impressive volume, spanning some of the most fascinating areas of legal and criminological psychology. Top contributors and superb editors. I recommend this book!"

Par Anders Granhag, Professor of Psychology, University of Gothenberg, Sweden; Director of CLIP; and former President of the European Association of Psychology & Law (EAPL)

"Written by experts in their respective fields, this collection will prove to be a valuable resource for both researchers and students."

Clive Hollin, Emeritus Professor, University of Leicester, UK

"Kapardis and Farrington's The Psychology of Crime, Policing and Courts is a superb collection of empirical papers by twenty-two experts, who bring state of the art information to practitioners, researchers, students and policy makers. An indispensable read for all who are interested in the welfare of young offenders and reducing their contact with the police and the courts."

Rolf Loeber, Ph.D., Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA

"A stimulating journey through some of the most critical topics of legal and criminal psychology. This book, which includes contributions from several prestigious scholars, provides academics, students and professionals with an excellent text and guide for their work and research."

Santiago Redondo, Professor of Criminology, University of Barcelona, Spain

Book Information
ISBN 9781138499386
Author Andreas Kapardis
Format Paperback
Page Count 276
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g