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Introduces forensic psychology to students and professionals who want to better understand psychology’s expanding influence on the study of law, crime and criminality Forensic psychology is a constantly growing discipline, both in terms of student interest and as a profession for graduates. This book highlights the often sizeable gap between media myths surrounding forensic practice and reality. Editors Graham Davies and Anthony Beech present an exciting and broad range of topics within the field, including detailed treatments of the causes of crime, investigative methods, the trial process, and interventions with different types of offenders and offences. Forensic Psychology: Crime, Justi...
It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history: how do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If they don’t see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform? Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away we’re lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK’s top experts, is the perfect introduction. Also covering policing, and the much debated topic of sexual offenders and their treatment, it will demonstrate how understanding the mind will help us to view modern justice from a more informed perspective.
Hillside farms in rural middle Tennessee were notoriously poor in the post-Depression years, and the schools were small. Students in the high schools could scarcely even dream of going to college, much less plan on it. But Jim and John Hatcher had developed a lot of determination trying to farm the hillsides. And they had also learned a useful trade making concrete products, starting just prior to their teens. They couldn't resist giving college a try, even knowing how difficult it would be.
Mary's Healing Point of View just may be the catalyst that will empower you to move forward in your life to greater happiness, success, joy, bliss, and peace. This is an entertaining account of Mary and her family's history. This revealing and honest book sounds like a novel, but it is all true. There are hidden secrets that are disclosed, sexual and physical abuse, attempted murder, laughter, adultery, marriages, divorce, and more. As one reader said, "The book runs the gamut of emotions." This sensational book is interwoven by thought-provoking questions, lessons, and quotes. You may find that you get motivated to change that old programming you no longer want when you read Healing Point of View.
It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history: how do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If they don’t see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform? Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away we’re lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK’s top experts, is the perfect introduction. Also covering policing, and the much debated topic of sexual offenders and their treatment, it will demonstrate how understanding the mind will help us to view modern justice from a more informed perspective.
Drawing on an extensive body of literature, The Rehabilitation of Partner-Violent Men presents an historical account of the policy changes that have led to rehabilitation programmes for male perpetrators of intimate partner violence within the criminal justice system. Presents a review of the current state of male partner-violence theory and related intervention programmes in the UK Draws on both national and international literature within the field Provides an overview of the theoretical foundation behind current approaches to the rehabilitation of partner-violent men Offers an appraisal of the effectiveness of current practices and directions for future advances in intervention and evaluation science
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Mrs. Dodd has compiled all the marriage records of Henry County from its formation in 1778 until just prior to the keeping of vital records in Virginia. Most of the entries are based upon marriage bonds, which are arranged alphabetically by the husband's surname. Brides are indexed in a separate alphabetical sequence.