Archive for Forensic Psychology

To Successfully Solve Crimes: Criminology and Forensic Must Use?

There are a number of ways in which an individual is able to couple criminology and the practices of forensic science in order to catch a criminal.  In some cases, the individual is profiled through criminology and matched up to the forensic evidence left at the scene of the crime.  However, there are a number of other ways in which the two genres are used together in order to bring about justice within the penal system.  Criminology is the study of how science and environment affects the criminal mind, as well as the interaction between individuals or communities and the criminal element.  Forensic science is the area of study in which individuals are able to transform one small piece…. Click Here to Read More

Forensic Science Colleges

Forensic science colleges specialize in the application of a wide range of knowledge; processes and methods used to find evidence from a crime scene, These science colleges train to aid law enforcers to bring the culprits to justice. Forensic science originated from Latin, which means “before a forum”. Most forensic scientists are employed to verify and testify evidences in court litigations. People who master in forensic science mostly begin as laboratory scientists doing research and experiments. They are perhaps allured into the law enforcement support functions for the thrilling experience of deciphering the mysterious, the baffling, and almost insolvable crime stories. Lawyers,…. Click Here to Read More

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Forensic Aspects of Dissociative Identity Disorder

Product DescriptionPersonality Disorder is a baffling, confusing and rather bizarre condition. Although Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a formal DSM-IV diagnosis, it is still very controversial, and many professionals claim that it is extremely rare, does not exist or is fictitious. There are many reasons why professionals may be reluctant to acknowledge DID: it is, indeed, baffling, confusing and bizarre. However, there are, perhaps, other reasons for the “low popularity” of this condition. DID, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), appears to be caused by trauma. But unlike PTSD, it appears to be caused by prolonged trauma, trauma which started in early childhood or…. Click Here to Read More

From Registered Nurse To Forensic Nurse

Registered nurses who have been practicing health care for years now have the option to shift their careers if they want to. New graduates of the nursing course can check if they can divert from clinical nursing to a seemingly more challenging career in forensics. Nursing practitioners or even physicians, can obtain forensic nursing certifications if they want to shift their careers or they just want to upgrade their skills.The primary role of hospital nurses is in care giving. A forensic nurse can be a clinical nurse, who has great observation skills, can recognize and identify evidences, collect them and document them properly for use in convicting perpetrators of crime. This clinical…. Click Here to Read More

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Forensic Psychotherapy: Crime, Psychodynamics & the Offender Patient

Product DescriptionIn the FORENSIC FOCUS series and originally published in 1996. A two volume textbook for psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, forensic practitioners, lawyers and criminologists. Investigates the depths of destructiveness in human kind. Forensic Psychotherapy: Crime, Psychodynamics & the Offender Patient…. Click Here to Read More

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Careers In Forensic Nursing

It was in 1992 when the term Forensic nursing was first heard. But what is it exactly? Forensic nursing is a specialty field that deals with the care of crime victims, collecting evidences and providing health care services in the prison system. It is a combined health care and judicial system profession to be precise. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is the official association of forensic nurses established in 1992 by a team of nurses who specialize in sexual assault examination.1. A Day In The LifeContrary to popular belief forensic nurses don’t spend their day hanging around with corpses. Examining victims of sexual assault and training colleagues how to treat…. Click Here to Read More

What Is A Forensic Nursing Journal?

Forensic nursing is a continuously developing and growing branch of nursing and health care. It could be considered a branch of the judicial system as well since it tackles evidence collection, which is critical to specific criminal cases. Associations that help forensic nurses like the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) help promote the practice and assist their members through the publication of forensic nursing journals.There is one official journal of the IAFN, which it calls Journal of Forensic Nursing. This comes out on a quarterly basis and is distributed among the members of the association.The main goal of this journal is…. Click Here to Read More

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Offenders with Developmental Disabilities

Product DescriptionFor over a century, developmental disabilities have been associated with crime in prejudicial and pejorative contexts. Offenders with Developmental Disabilities provides a balanced, comprehensive review of the prevalence, nature and development of offending by those with intellectual disabilities. Not only does this volume include coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment ideas, strategies and plans, but also places the field in a historical, legal and ethical context. William Lindsay, John Taylor and Peter Sturmey have brought together a wealth of contributors from differing backgrounds to share new material and knowledge of assessments,…. Click Here to Read More

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Learning Forensic Assessment

Product DescriptionProviding an excellent resource for forensic psychology undergraduate students, this book offers students the opportunity to learn from experts, through the collection of outstanding articles. Unlike other books in the area that are topic specific, it also gives them comprehensive coverage of the subject. Divided into five broad topic areas, it covers: professional issues juvenile assessment criminal forensic assessment civil forensic assessment pervasive issues – malingering and psychopathy. Written by a group of internationally renowned contributors and including didactic information as well as providing discussions on practical issues regarding…. Click Here to Read More

Murder By Proxy.

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The Paedophilic Killer: Clinical Insights, Forensic Psychotherapy and Case Management

Product DescriptionThis work offers a comprehensive analysis of paedophilic killing, combining theory with case studies, therapeutic practice, risk prediction and rehabilitation. The sexual murder of children is rare, but when it does occur it has a strong impact on society and generates a great deal of media attention. Forensic psychologists are building better profiles of child sex killers, but methods for early offender identification are still under-developed. Structured in three parts addressing the major areas of study of paedophilic killers – “Clinical Insights, Forensic Psychotherapy, and Case Management” offers general advice to professionals who work with paedophilic killers…. Click Here to Read More

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Developmental Psychology for Family Law Professionals: Theory, Application and the Best Interests of the Child

Product Description”he best and most useful social science text I have read in a decade .It is comprehensive in its research and scope, clearly written and uses excellent case studies and examples to illustrate in simple terms what might otherwise be complex phenomena.” –Dr. Tom Altobelli Federal Magistrate, Family Law Courts Sydney, Australia The goal of every family law professional and mental health practitioner is to improve family court outcomes in the best interests of the child. This book will assist readers in meeting this critical goal. Developmental Psychology for Family Law Professionals serves as a practical application of developmental theory to the practice of…. Click Here to Read More

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