Core Foundations and Contemporary Issues in Forensic Psychology

This student-focused handbook aims to guide forensic psychology students in using theory in an applied settings and developing specialized research methods to tackle contemporary issues in forensic psychology. It comprises five sections that outline popular topics taught in forensic psychology programs. Each chapter follows an identical structure and includes core theories, applications, case studies where relevant, chapter summaries, discussion chapters, and recommended reading. This structure aims to facilitate formative discussion and learning, while expanding core forensic psychology teachings to include more diverse perspectives and culturally-sensitive assessment tools for those engaged in clinical and forensic practices.

Directly correlates with forensic-psychology provision as accredited by the British Psychological Society Uses an intersectional and inclusive approach that considers how race, culture, and more shape forensic psychology Explores forensic psychology through the four pillars of psychology (biological, cognitive, social, developmental)

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Dr. Dean Fido (PhD) is an Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology at the University of Derby (UK) who has experience in leading on-campus and online MSc Forensic Psychology (Stage 1) programmes.

Dr. Masood Zangeneh is Professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning, Humber Polytechnic. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse and is a consultant to numerous scientific journals and universities for interdisciplinary, multi-cultural research and development addressing mental health, addiction and resilience among marginalized populations.

Karin Spenser is the Discipline Lead: Head of Forensic and Health Psychology at Leeds Trinity University.

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Part I. Essential Paradigms for Understanding Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 1. Social Perspectives of Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 2. Cognitive Perspectives of Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 3. Biological Perspectives of Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 4. Developmental Perspectives of Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 5. Human Science Perspectives of Forensic Psychology.- Part II. Application of Theory to Forensic Service Users.- Chapter 6. Working with Individuals who Sexually Offend.- Chapter 7. Aggressive Individuals with Violent Offences.- Chapter 8. Individuals with Psychopathic Personality.- Part III. Working with Forensic Service Users.- Chapter 9. Forensic Risk Assessment and Case Formulation.- Chapter 10. Rehabilitative Interventions.- Chapter 11. Prescribing Nature for People in Prison.- Chapter 12. Gender Diverse Populations in Forensic Settings.- Chapter 13. The Relationship Between Personality Disorder and Autism in Forensic Settings.- Chapter 14. The Offender Personality Disorder Pathway.- Part IV. Contemporary Topics in Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 15. Image-based Sexual Abuse.- Chapter 16. Victimology within Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 17. Interview with the Rosalie Ryrie Foundation.- Chapter 18. Police Interviewing.- Chapter 19. Jury Decision Making.- Chapter 20. Factitious Disorders.- Part V. Reporting Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 21. Teaching Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 22. Media Representations of Offending Behaviour.- Chapter 23. Research Methods in Forensic Psychology.- Chapter 24. Critical Discursive Psychology in Practice.- Chapter 25. Professional Skills for Applied Psychology.