Table of Contents

Preface; Forensic psychology: ten years on Jennifer M. Brown and Miranda A. H. Horvath; Part I. Psychological Underpinnings: 1.1 Cognitive theories of crime Clive R. Hollin; 1.2 Child and adolescent offending Elizabeth Paddock, Shihning Chou and Kevin Browne; 1.3 Investigative psychology C. Gabrielle Salfati; 1.4 Neurological theories Hope Kent, Huw Williams and James Tonks; 1.5 Personality Sean Hammond and Vincent Egan; 1.6 Theories of sexual offending Jacinta R. Cording and Tony Ward; 1.7 The psychology of violent behaviour Andrew Welsh; 1.8 Investigative decision-making Rebecca Howman, Marie Eyre and Laurence Alison; Part II. Psychology and Criminal Behaviour: 2.1 Current understandings of sex-based harassment and stalking perpetration Thomas E. Page and Adrian Scott; 2.2 The behaviour of sex offenders Kari Davies, Heather Flowe and Theresa Ferraz-da-Silva; 2.3 Intimate partner violence Elizabeth Gilchrist; 2.4 Acquisitive crime Helen Gavin; 2.5 Terrorism research: current issues and debates Margaret A. Wilson; 2.6 Online child sexual exploitation and abuse Ethel Quayle; 2.7 Arson Katarina Fritzon, Sarah Miller and Danielle Perks; 2.8 Serial killings and mass murder Andreas Kapardis and Sasha Reid; Part III. Assessment: 3.1 Credibility and investigative interviewing Mark Kebbell and Rebecca Milne; 3.2 Eyewitness testimony Geralda Odinot, Eva A. J. van Rosmalen, and Annelies Vredeveldt; 3.3 Psychopathic personality disorder David J. Cooke; 3.4 Forensic mental health assessments Derek Perkins and Susannah Hughes; 3.5 Intellectual disabilities and offending behaviour John L. Taylor and Ian Freckleton; 3.6 Head injury and offending Thomas M. McMillan; 3.7 Parole decision-making: contemporary practice and challenges Ralph C. Serin and Kaitlyn Wardrop; 3.8 Risk and dangerousness in adults Martin Rettenberger, Grant T. Harris, Marnie E. Rice and Reinhard Eher; Part IV. Interventions: 4.1 Forensic mental health interventions Emily Glorney; 4.2 Restorative justice: drawing from the old to develop new justice alternatives Mark Briskey; 4.3 Treatment of persons with sexual offence histories Kristina Shatokhina and Leigh Harkins; 4.4 Strength-based approaches to addiction recovery and desistance from crime: broadening the base for community engagement Steve Broome and David Best; 4.5 Victimology and victim interventions Sandra Walklate; 4.6 Interventions with violent offenders Devon L. L. Polaschek; 4.7 Women offenders Joanne Belknap and Jacqueline Mora Manzo; 4.8 Preventing delinquency and later criminal offending Brandon C. Welsh, David P. Farrington and Alexis Yohros; Part V. Civil Proceedings: 5.1 Court decisions about the upbringing of children Aoife Daly and Aisling Parkes; 5.2 Parenting Christine Puckering; 5.3 Immigration, asylum seekers and refugees Nora Honkala; 5.4 Occupational stress and traumatic stress Paula Brough, Amanda Biggs, Briana Brandon and Victoria Follette; 5.5 Capacity and consent in the criminal and civil contexts Ailbhe O'Loughlin; Part VI. Professional Practices: 6.1 Courtroom testimony in cases of disputed confessions Gisli H. Gudjonsson; 6.2 Evaluating offending behaviour programmes in prison and probation Helen Wakeling and Rosie Travers; 6.3 Working effectively with multicultural offenders in a clinical context Stephane Shepherd, Arran Rose and Mary Madu; 6.4 Professional training and accreditation Geraldine O'Hare, Andrew Day, Randy Otto and Laura Guy; 6.5 Ethics Simon Duff and James McGuire; 6.6 Forensic case formulation Leam A. Craig and Martin Rettenberger; 6.7 Staff supervision in forensic contexts Jason Davies.

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This handbook covers major crime categories, theories, assessment methods, and interventions used in forensic psychology.

About the Author

Jennifer M. Brown is Visiting Professor in the Mannheim Centre for Criminology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. She received an award from the International Association of Women in Policing for her policing research and co-authored a book on forensic psychology that won the British Psychological Society's award for best textbook in 2018. Miranda A. Horvath is Professor and Director of the Institute for Social Justice and Crime at the University of Suffolk, UK. She founded  the Violence Against Women and Girls Research Network  whilst Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology at Middlesex University and was the 2012–13 David Jenkins Chair in Forensic and Legal Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians.

Reviews

'The first edition of this book was my 'go to' text for students of all levels due to the brief yet informed summaries of key aspects within forensic psychology. This new edition again hosts a phenomenal cast list, combining a 'who's who' of expertise, written in an easily accessible form.' Terri Cole, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Programme Leader for Investigative Forensic Psychology (MSc), Bournemouth University, UK

'This is a sophisticated reboot of a much-loved and well-thumbed handbook drawing on the talents and innovation of established and emerging voices. Sitting somewhere in between an encyclopaedia and practical reference guide, this text will be invaluable to students and practitioners. Whilst it may not easily fit in a pocket, it prompts us all to challenge and reflect on what we are doing to increase diversity, inclusivity and accountability in our work.' Joanna R. Adler, Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Hertfordshire, UK

'I have been involved in undertaking research and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in forensic psychology for over 15 years, and I am delighted to endorse this book. Jennifer Brown and Miranda Horvath having brought together a comprehensive, detailed and accessible text. A 'must have' for all students and budding researchers in forensic psychology.' Tammi Walker, Professor of Forensic Psychology and Principal of St Cuthbert's Society, Durham University, UK

'This is the definitive forensic psychology text. It explores a diverse range of topics against a contemporary backdrop. Written by major international scholars and practitioners who have shaped the field, this authoritative and pragmatically geared book is an invaluable resource for professionals and trainees.' Lorraine Sheridan, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Curtin University, Australia

'I warmly welcome this much expanded second edition. It is especially heartening to read the editors' acknowledgement of the impacts of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter social movements and their likely influence upon forensic psychological research, policy and practice. I fully anticipate it being on forensic reading lists internationally.' Graham Towl, Professor of Forensic Psychology, Durham University, and former Chief Psychologist, Ministry of Justice, UK

'This is an excellent resource for anyone working or studying in the forensic field. This is always my recommended go-to for learning about new forensic topics. Rather than conducting detailed literature searches yourself, this handbook conveniently summarises decades of research for you, identifying the key concepts and theories for each topic.' Louise Almond, Professor in Investigative and Forensic Psychology and Programme Director for the MSc in Investigative and Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool, UK

'The second edition of this handbook is a valuable resource for both academics and practitioners in forensic psychology and allied disciplines. The updated volume covers substantive issues in forensic psychology, and I will be recommending this text very highly to my postgraduate students and colleagues.' Theresa A. Gannon, Professor of Forensic Psychology and Director of the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology, University of Kent, UK

'This new edition is impressive in both breadth and depth. World-leading researchers deliver engaging and carefully curated chapters. I strongly recommend this handbook to students, teachers and practitioners in the field.' P. A. Granhag, Professor of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden