OUTLINE
I. Introduction/Background of Forensic Psychology
II. Theoretical Approaches of Forensic Psychology
III. Forensic Imaging and its Ethical Issues
IV. Background of Crime
V. Criminological Theories for Resolving Crime Cases
VI. Understanding Crime
V.1 Trends
V.2 Patterns
V.3 Behavior
VII. Crime Detection
VIII. Role of the Public – Perception
IX. Role of Forensic Psychologists in Understanding Crime
Points to Develop:
I. Develop comparison of criminological theories and forensic psychology theories
II. Determine and recognize applicable case studies especially in understanding forensics and crime
III. Utilize a sound organization of the literature review
IV. Recognize points of arguments useful for the realization of forensic psychology and crime
V. Conduct and administer empirical research methodology
The research plan will ideally involve comprehensive research with the appropriate usage and application of several research tools and methodologies supported by qualitative and quantitative data and information.
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
and ‘ (1999) Handbook of Forensic Psychology and Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry ( and , 1990).
Both provide comprehensive overviews of each topic covered, with extensive bibliographies. Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry is more readable, and more accessible to undergraduates, but has the relative disadvantage of covering UK law more extensively than US. A good companion to these works is the recent publication, The California School of Professional Psychology Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology (, 2002) which concerns itself with the interaction of juveniles with the criminal justice system.
, . and , . () (1990), Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry, , London.
Another impressive comprehensive work, written by a team of 141 experts attempting to provide an overview of “the principles and practices of forensic psychiatry” to “professionals dealing with mental disorder and law and crime”. There are 1,600 pages with an 84-page bibliography, and an index of legal cases from nine different countries with the majority from England. Of particular interest is the story of Daniel McNaughton, with a description of the murder and trial that led to the development of the McNaughton rules (, with many more references throughout the book). This work includes chapters on aspects of forensic psychiatry in a number of different countries, and so it is a good source for anyone interested in practices outside the USA. The one drawback to this work for the American user is that the legal emphasis is very much on the English system.
, . and , . () (1999), Handbook of Forensic Psychology, , , New York, NY.
This is an excellent comprehensive resource, and probably the best starting point for information on any topic in forensic psychology. It has over 700 pages with 26 chapters written by different experts, and divided into six sections. Most aspects of the field are covered, ranging from a history of the discipline to practical applications and professional practice. There are extensive bibliographies at the end of each chapter. Highly recommended.
There are some works that are useful ready reference materials, available for providing quick overviews of the more popular topics.
Lethal Violence 2000 (, 1996) provides good overviews of murder, sex murder, police use of deadly force, media violence and other popular topics. Most of the articles are written either by psychologists or psychiatrists. Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors: Application to the Criminal Justice System (, 2000) attempts to convey the biological basis for psychopathology. Particularly notable are the chapters on serial killers, sexual offending, and neurological perspectives on violence. The Handbook of Antisocial Behavior (., 1997) focuses on interpersonal aggression, defined as “threats, attempts or actual infliction of physical harm”. The Handbook of the Sociology of Mental Health ( and , 1999) is useful for placing mental health into a sociological context, and is relevant to contextualizing forensic psychology in a criminal justice background.
, . and , . (1993-1999), Law & Mental Health Professionals: New York, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Contains sections on legal credentialing, forms of business practice, insurance reimbursement and deductions for services, privacy of professional information, practice related to the law: families and juveniles; other civil matters; civil/criminal matters; criminal matters; voluntary or involuntary receipt of state services, and limitations on and liability for practice. Other editions in this series cover other states
Principles and practice of forensic psychiatry.
, . and , . (). London: .
Another impressive comprehensive work, written by a team of 141 experts attempting to provide an overview of “the principles and practices of forensic psychiatry” to “professionals dealing with mental disorder and law and crime”. There are 1600 pages with an 84 page bibliography, and an index of legal cases from 9 different countries, but most are from England.
, . (1989). Crime and Society. Basingstoke, .
This is a scholarly examination of the way sociologists have looked at the city and crime. discusses in detail the approach of the Chicago school whose scholars were the first to see crime as a social phenomenon and as symbolic interactionism and to enrich the study of crime with ethnographic methodologies.
, . (1995). “The impact of crime on communities.” , .
“This article examines impacts of past and changing crime rates in Baltimore, Maryland, neighborhoods in the 1970s. The results reveal that different crimes influence different aspects of the housing market.” The author then suggests “that impact of crime and related problems on neighborhood viability may be contingent on personal, historical, and locale-specific factors” ().
The Mental measurements yearbook
, . (.). Highland park, NJ: .
This is the most comprehensive list of published tests available. This work was originally published in 1938, and updates are published frequently. The most recent edition is the 13th edition, which was published in 1998. This yearbook lists and critically reviews tests that are available commercially. The updates contain information on any new tests that were considered for inclusion since the previous edition was published and any information on older tests that have been revised.
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