Forensic Psychology Book of The Month (November)

The forensic psychology book of the month for November is Forensic Psychology: Research, Clinical Practice & Applications by Matthew T. Huss

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Psychology Jobs

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I've just added a psychology jobs directory to the All About Psychology Website. This new page connects you to a network of websites that list hundreds of psychology related job vacancies.

Just click on the following link to start your psychology job search.

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Forensic Psychology Journals

SAGE publications are providing free online access to over 500 journals until October 31st 2008. With full unrestricted content available from 1999 until the present day this is a wonderful opportunity for anybody looking for quality peer reviewed research findings.

There is a host of forensic psychology related material available. The following journal article titles represent just a small sample of what you can get hold of.

Graduate Students’ Experiences, Interests, and Attitudes Toward Correctional/Forensic Psychology

A Role For Forensic Psychology In The Probation Service?

Celebrating the Twentieth Anniversary of Criminal Justice and Behavior: The Past, Present, and Future of Forensic Psychology

Human Rights, Ethical Principles, and Standards in Forensic Psychology

Selecting Tomorrow’s Forensic Psychologists: a Fresh Look at Some Familiar Predictors

Criminal Psychological Profiling: Validities and Abilities

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Offender Profiling

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This post follows on nicely from the criminal profiling debate alluded to in the last blog entry, as it demonstrates how criminal/offender/psychological profiling has evolved over the years.

There is a page on the forensic psychology website where I discuss the scientific credibility of forensic psychology. In doing so I suggest that students should seek out a more balanced view when evaluating the credibility of forensic psychology as a whole and individual topics within the discipline. To back up this assertion I make the point there is more than one approach to criminal profiling, the guiding principles of which can differ markedly.

With this in mind, I'd like to draw your attention to the concept of the behavioural investigative advisor. According to an illuminating article produced by the psychology department at Liverpool University (UK), the term behavioural investigative advisor reflects the fact that offender profiling has evolved from the traditional process of predicting the likely socio-demographic characteristics of an offender based on information available at the crime scene; toward a broader emphasis which embraces a range of reliable, tested and transparent evidence-based methods that psychologists can draw upon to assist the police during investigations.

"Extending well beyond attempts to set suspect parameters or explain the behaviour of offenders in one-off critical incidents, advisors can now assist on issues such as media strategy, interview strategy, DNA intelligence led screening, risk assessments, geographical analysis, veracity of victim statements and the linking of a series of crimes."

More Information

Click Here to read the offender profiling article from the psychology department at Liverpool University.

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Offender Profiling

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Criminal Profiling Debate



I've just finished reading a very interesting article on criminal profiling that appeared in the New Yorker last November. Written by Malcolm Gladwell the article documents the historical roots of criminal profiling, beginning with the pioneering work of psychiatrist James Brussel and how the work of Brussel influenced FBI profiling. The article then presents a critical review of the work of prominent FBI profilers, in particular John Douglas; a review that clearly questions the usefulness of criminal profiling as an investigative methodology.

If you would like to read Gladwell's article on criminal profiling in full, you can do so by Clicking Here

Learn More About Criminal Profiling

Don't forget that there are several pages dedicated to criminal profiling on the All About Forensic Psychology website.

Criminal Profiling (First Documented Use)

Criminal Profiling (The FBI Legacy)

Criminal Profiling (Methodology)

Geographic Profiling

Criminal Profiling (A Realistic career aspiration?)

Have Your Say

So what do you think about criminal profiling? Do you agree or disagree with the points raised in the New Yorker article?

To have your say on criminal profiling or anything else related to the fascinating world of forensic psychology simply fill out the Forensic Psychology 2.0 form via the following link and you'll be a published guest author on the All About Forensic Psychology Website in no time.

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Criminal Profiling

Forensic Psychology Book of The Month (September)

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The forensic psychology book of the month for September is Forensic Psychology by Graham M. Davies, Clive R. Hollin & Ray Bull. This comprehensive textbook is divided into four parts:

The Anatomy of Crime covers definitions and measurements as well as theories of why crime is committed.

Investigating Crime includes interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, detecting deception and identifying perpetrators.

The Trial Process offers detailed coverage of judicial processes, safeguarding witnesses, evidence, and the role of experts in a number of contexts.

After Sentencing includes a discussion of the role of sentencing and therapeutic work with offenders.

You can get full details by visiting the forensic psychology book of the month page. See following link.

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Forensic Psychology 2.0

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I'm very pleased to announce the launch of Forensic Psychology 2.0 which allows anybody to share their passion for forensic psychology on the All About Forensic Psychology website. As a guest author, you can write about absolutely anything as long as it's related to the wonderful world of forensic psychology.

For full details on this exciting development just click on the following link.

Forensic Psychology 2.0

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Forensic Psychology Articles

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I've just added a forensic psychology articles page to the main Forensic Psychology Website.

The authors whose forensic psychology related articles are included on the page have very kindly given permission for their work to be included on the site in the hope that they will spark interest in the issues and research areas covered. Article topics include:

Drug Smuggling Behavior

Fraud Detection Homicide

The Impact of Drugs on Mental State Defenses

Jury Selection

The Issue of Malingering Within Forensic Assessment

To read these expert forensic psychology articles for free, just click on the following link.

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Forensic Psychology Degree

The M.A. Program in Forensic Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey is the latest course to be added to the USA forensic psychology degree directory. The following information is taken from a press release announcing the launch of the course.

Dr. Christopher Capuano, director of the School of Psychology, said, “There are few programs available in the tri-state area for students to obtain a graduate degree in the exciting and rapidly growing field of forensic psychology, and this program is unique in that it provides both practical and research experiences in forensic psychology, both of which are integrated throughout the curriculum.”

The program prepares students for a variety of careers as forensic specialists in civil and criminal justice settings, including preparation as legal/forensic consultants in several areas of forensic psychology such as crisis intervention, custody matters, expert testimony, forensic assessment, jury selection, probation and parole, and victim assistance.

The 48-hour program in forensic psychology is a two-year, full- time graduate program that includes an externship and optional master’s thesis. The program encompasses three content areas of study: concepts of psychology, foundations of forensic psychology, and applied knowledge/practical skills in forensic psychology. Specifically, the program provides training in psychopathology, psychological testing, forensic assessment and evaluation, forensic intervention strategies, and professional standards and ethics.

Foundation and applied courses include psychological bases of criminal behavior, psychological profiling, evaluation and treatment of juvenile offenders, victims, sex offenders and alcohol and substance abuse disorders, and interviewing techniques. Graduates of the program will not only be skilled practitioners, but will also possess the skills necessary to design, carry out and evaluate research in forensic psychology, analyze and interpret data, and report research findings through scholarly means.

The new program is part of the University’s nationally recognized School of Psychology. The school offers two doctoral programs, four master’s programs (including a postdoctoral M.S. in clinical psychopharmacology), and a strong undergraduate program with specializations in clinical social work, forensic psychology, and mental health.

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For details of other forensic psychology degrees available visit the:

USA Forensic Psychology Degree Directory

UK Forensic Psychology Degree Directory

Online Forensic Psychology Degree Directory

International Forensic Psychology Degree Directory

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