Role of the Forensic Psychologist

The thirty-two chapters that constitute this book are combined to provide a unique balance of research studies and reports of clinical experience in the field of forensic psychology. The first section presents basic concepts in forensic psychology and discusses the training, legal status, and certification of the forensic psychologist. The second section then describes the role of the psychologist in the courtroom. The third section reviews the evaluation, sentencing and treatment of offenders. The final section consists of chapters devoted to issues and research on the psychological factors of selection of police officers and the training of officers in crisis intervention and related skills.