Description

Overview:

Our goal in writing this text was to provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse and broad field of forensic psychology, including applications in both the criminal and civil legal systems, with a focus on the Canadian experience. The core topics include forensic assessment in the criminal and civil domains, treat- ment, children and juveniles in the legal system, eyewitness testimony, police and police investigations, jury decision making, and correctional psychology.

Subject:

Criminal Justice, Psychology

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Textbook

Author:

Deborah Connolly, Patricia Zapf, Ronald Roesch, Stephen D Hart

Provider:

British Columbia/Yukon Open Authoring Platform

Date Added:

07/06/2020