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International Perspectives on Violence Risk Assessment
With the world's prison population continuing to grow and the number of inpatient beds in psychiatric hospitals on the rise, establishing valid and reliable methods of identifying …
The Ethical Practice of Forensic Psychology
Few resources exist for those interested in developing their professional competence vis-à-vis ethics in forensic psychology, with the most recent text being published more than a …
Criminal Juries in the 21st Century
The jury is often hailed as one of the most important symbols of American democracy. Yet much has changed since the Sixth Amendment in 1791 first guaranteed all citizens the right …
The Behavioral Science of Firearms
The Behavioral Science of Firearms focuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors …
The Science and Law of School Segregation and Diversity
An empirical look at the U.S legal system's effectiveness in addressing school segregation reveals that segregation persists and even surpasses levels experienced before the Civil …
Juveniles at Risk
First established at the end of the 19th century, the juvenile justice system has long been searching for an effective set of guiding principles. Over the last hundred years, …
God in the Courtroom
While the concept of "God in the courtroom" evokes a few grand images, there are numerous, often subtle, ways in which religion and law intersect. For example, religious beliefs …
The Ethics of Total Confinement
In three parts, this volume in the AP-LS series explores the phenomena of captivity and risk management, guided and informed by the theory, method, and policy of psychological …
Hugo Münsterberg's Psychology and Law
Though widely regarded as a founder of the modern field of psychology and law, German-American psychologist Hugo Münsterberg now century-old ideas and research approaches continue …
Stress, Trauma, and Wellbeing in the Legal System
All individuals face stress in their daily lives, but this is often particularly true for those who enforce the law, administer justice, or are forced into the legal system. …
Psychological Injuries
Human emotional suffering has been studied for centuries, but the significance of psychological injuries within legal contexts has only recently been recognized. As the public …
Adolescents, Media, and the Law
There is much controversy about the dangers of a free media when it comes to children and adolescents. Many believe that this constitutional right should be amended, altered, or …