Matthew T. Huss – författare

Presenting state-of-the-art research, this Handbook summarises emerging and establishing topics in the area of legal decision-making. Interdisciplinary in its approach, it covers decisions made within the criminal justice system, the trial process, and clinical settings. Chapters, written by accomplished academics and experts in the field, synthesize historical context, identify gaps in existing literature, propose future directions of study, and discuss policy limitations. It also includes 'perspectives from the field' essays written by professionals - a judge, an attorney, a police officer, a trial consultant, and a probation officer - to bridge the gap between academic research and its application to the real world. It is intended as a go-to resource for students and researchers who want to immerse themselves in a body of scientific research to understand its history and shape its future.

Presenting state-of-the-art research, this Handbook summarises emerging and establishing topics in the area of legal decision-making. Interdisciplinary in its approach, it covers decisions made within the criminal justice system, the trial process, and clinical settings. Chapters, written by accomplished academics and experts in the field, synthesize historical context, identify gaps in existing literature, propose future directions of study, and discuss policy limitations. It also includes 'perspectives from the field' essays written by professionals - a judge, an attorney, a police officer, a trial consultant, and a probation officer - to bridge the gap between academic research and its application to the real world. It is intended as a go-to resource for students and researchers who want to immerse themselves in a body of scientific research to understand its history and shape its future.

Forensic Psychology, 2nd Edition provides students with an in-depth and insightful introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology, the assessment and treatment of individuals who interact with the legal system. This textbook was designed to focus on the more narrow or traditional definition of forensic psychology— the practice of forensic clinical psychology.

Comprehensive and accessible forensic psychology textbook covering unique challenges that forensic psychologists often face clinically, legally, and ethically Integrating research, cases, examples, and theory for a well-rounded perspective, Forensic Psychology: Research, Clinical Practice, and Applications provides readers with an in-depth and insightful introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology, the assessment and treatment of individuals who interact with the legal system. The text examines not only the criminal aspects of psychology and law but also civil aspects such as civil competence issues, sexual harassment claims, child custody evaluations, and personal injury cases which are often part of forensic practice, encouraging a holistic understanding of the law as a living, breathing entity and examining its ability to be therapeutic or anti-therapeutic for the people most directly affected by it. With a decidedly practical and student-centered focus, this newly revised and updated Third Edition is written in a scholarly yet engaging writing style, discussing the application of forensic psychology while also helping students get an accurate understanding of necessary training/education and available employment opportunities. Updates to the Third Edition of Forensic Psychology: Research, Clinical Practice, and Applications include: Limitations of human decision making in forensic practice and the potential biases involved in practicing forensic psychologyA focus on empirically supported clinical practice, rather than aspects of forensic psychology that currently have little empirical support or are more sensationalCase law and statutory law necessary for readers to be useful to the legal system and the courtsUnique challenges that forensic psychologists often face clinically, legally, and ethicallyFlexible so that instructors can choose chapters as their own interest/expertise dictates and supplement the text as they desire, the Third Edition of Forensic Psychology: Research, Clinical Practice, and Applications is an essential textbook resource on the subject for all students in forensic psychology and related programs of study.