This book illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.
* Illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.
* Gives examples of how forensic psychology can benefit not only from clinical and criminological approaches, but also from the insights of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.
* Many of the chapters introduce readers to areas which have not received extensive coverage elsewhere.
* Includes new directions in forensic practice.
* Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field.
* Contributors include both academics and practitioners.
* Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic psychology.