Monday, December 14, 2009

Criminal Profiling From Crime Scene Analysis

Forensic Psychology



The aim of Inside the Criminal Mind: A Forensic Psychology eBook Collection Special is to showcase all the major articles written by members of the Behavioral Science Units, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, at the FBI Academy.

Criminal Profiling From Crime Scene Analysis by John E. Douglas, Robert K Ressler, Ann W Burgess & Carol R Hartman is the third article in this collection. Originally published in 1986 this was a seminal publication in the history of FBI profiling. Topics addressed include.

  • The history of criminal profiling


  • The profiling of murderers


  • The criminal-profile-generating process


  • Homicide type and style


  • See following link for full details and to download this classic criminal profiling article for free.

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    Sunday, November 15, 2009

    Psychological and Geographical Profiling

    Forensic Psychology



    Dr. Maurice Godwin, Psychological and Geographical Profiler will be the guest on Talk Forensics Radio on Sunday 15th November at 4PM EST.

    Dr. Godwin received his Master’s Degree from Indiana State University, and his doctorate in investigative psychology from The University of Liverpool in England. He is a certified board member of United States Association of Professional Investigators (USAPI).

    He is the author of numerous books and journal articles on psychological profiling, serial murder, and geographical profiling. He has worked as a consultant to police and victims’ families in developing psychological and geographical profiles. He has lectured in the United States and Europe on serial murder, cyber stalking, and criminal investigative analysis.

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    Wednesday, September 09, 2009

    Risk Assessment Training

    Forensic Psychology



    TLC Consultancies and ProActive ReSolutions Canada in conjunction with Professor Stephen Hart will be providing certificated and registered training in risk assessment tools at The Mansion House, Wokefield Park, Reading, Berkshire, UK from the 7th-11th December 2009.

    Professor Hart is an international expert in the development, implementation, and evaluation of threat assessment and management procedures. The scheduled risk assessment training on offer is as follows:

    7-8th December: Assessment of Psychopathic Personality Disorder (PCL-R/PCL:SV)

    The Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R) provides a standard methodology for assessing Psychopathy. It is currently viewed as the risk assessment tool for identifying a psychopathic personality disorder. This workshop will review the content and the administration of the PCL:R through various modalities. The Psychopathy Checklist: Screening Version (PCL:SV) was developed for use with non-criminal populations and as a tool to screen for the possible presence of Psychopathy.

    9-10th December: Assessment and Management of Violence using the HCR-20

    The aim of the Certificated HCR-20 training is to provide delegates with the correct procedure of using the assessment tool, including the use of Risk Scenarios and Case Management plans. The HCR-20 is a well established procedure that is used, not only for identifying a broad range of risk factors, but also to assist the systematic formulation of risk management strategies. The HCR-20 provides methods for integrating historical risk factors, current clinical factors and future risk management factors thus allowing practitioners to formulate structured risk assessments and management plans.

    11th December: HCR-20 Advanced

    This one day training course is for delegates who have either completed our HCR-20 Certificated Training on the 9/10 December 2009, or for those who are already experienced in using the HCR-20 assessment tool. The workshop will provide delegates with: a summary of the most up-to-date research findings relevant to violence, and the opportunity to advance their practice in respect of interviewing skills, risk formulation, management planning and risk communication through relevant cases studies and discussions.

    Who Should Attend?

    Any professionals involved in the management of adults who pose a risk of violence e.g, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Workers, Probation Officers, Police Officers, Solicitors/Lawyers, Judges, Social Workers, Child Protection Officers, Youth Offending Teams etc.

    Delegates attending the courses will be presented with a certificate and a certified registration number.

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    (Many thanks to Gill Lovell for letting me know about the Risk Assessment Training with Professor Stephen Hart)



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    Friday, July 10, 2009

    Interrogation

    Forensic Psychology



    I've just started putting together an eBook collection on Interrogation.

    This collection is derived from the 2006 National Defense Intelligence College Press publication "Educing Information - Interrogation: Science and Art".

    Key information and scientific papers from "Educing Information" will be made available as a series of PDF documents which you can read and download for free via the following link.

    Interrogation

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    Forensic Psychology eBook Collection.



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    Thursday, July 02, 2009

    Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessment

    Forensic Psychology



    Oxford University Press have just released a new collection of books relating to best practice in forensic mental health assessement. This excellent series includes the following titles:

  • Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators By Philip Witt


  • Foundations of Forensic Mental Health Assessment by Kirk Heilbrun


  • Evaluation of Criminal Responsibility By Ira K. Packer


  • Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial By Patricia Zapf


  • For full details on the these and other great forensic psychology books please visit the forensic psychology books page on the main website (see following link)

    Forensic Psychology Books.



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    Saturday, May 30, 2009

    Crime Mapping: Predicting A criminal's Journey To Crime

    Forensic Psychology



    Crime Mapping: Predicting A criminal's Journey To Crime is the latest article to be added to the Forensic Psychology eBook Collection. Originally published by the Institute of Justice this very useful article addresses the utility of computer programs as crime-solving tools.

    Among the topics discussed are geographic profiling and the future of crime mapping. You can download and read this article for free by Clicking Here.

    You can access all the freely available forensic psychology publications via the following link.

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    Monday, May 25, 2009

    Jury Research

    Forensic Psychology



    Just a quick post to draw your attention to a very informative online resource. The Jury Expert is published bimonthly by the American Society of Trial Consultants and provides free full text articles on a range of issues e.g., deception, juror stress, technology in high profile trials, questioning child witnesses etc.

    Click Here To visit The Jury Expert Homepage.

    Related Information

    There is a jury selection page on the All About Forensic Psychology Website which you can access via the following link.

    Jury Selection



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    Thursday, May 14, 2009

    Forensic Psychology Articles

    Forensic Psychology



    I've just added a new article to the Expert Forensic Psychology Articles page:

    When Worlds Collide: Criminal Investigative Analysis, Forensic Psychology, and the Timothy Masters Case by Frank S. Perri, JD, MBA, CPA & Terrance G. Lichtenwald, PhD.

    You can read this and other expert forensic psychology articles via the following link.

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    Sunday, May 03, 2009

    A Psychological Assessment of Crime Profiling

    Forensic Psychology



    A Psychological Assessment of Crime Profiling is the latest article to be added to the Forensic Psychology eBook Collection Special "Inside The Criminal Mind". You can download and read this article for free by Clicking Here.

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