This book demonstrates how forensic psychology contributes to police investigations, providing practical information about the type of reports provided by psychologists and behavioral advisors, and set within a broader theoretical context. It asks the question 'What do practitioners actually do when they provide advice for the police and the courts and how do they do it?' The contributors to the book are all experts in the field of offender profiling and behavioral investigative advice. The chapters provide valuable insights into particular case details, the ethical and legal consequences of...
This book demonstrates how forensic psychology contributes to police investigations, providing practical information about the type of reports provide...
Offender profiling is now viewed as an integral part of serious crime investigations by many law enforcement agencies across the world and continues to attract a high public and media profile. Despite almost three decades of research and developments in the field, the public impression of offender profiling is still influenced by misleading media portrayals, which fail to acknowledge the significant developments in theory, research and practice.
This book is the only book on the market to illustrate in detail the actual practice of Behavioural Investigative Advice, its...
Offender profiling is now viewed as an integral part of serious crime investigations by many law enforcement agencies across the world and continue...