FORENSIC TEXTS
"Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation"
Stan B. Walters
(1996)
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Several users have asked me about the police 'Kinesic Interview' ... Briefly the 'Kinesic Interview' is a technique that is growing in usage during criminal investigations.  The basis of the technique is the observation of a suspects non-verbal behaviour, so that the interviewer can focus on certain questions and detect lying.  This book, by Stan B. Walters, is one of the best introductions to the procedure that I could find.  This book is published by the 'CRC' Press, whom are the leading publisher of forensic texts.

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The Psychopathology of Crime: Criminal Behaviour as a Clinical Disorder
Adrian Raine
(1993)
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A MIKE'S COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT PICK!

    This is quite simply the most comprehensive book I have found on the theoretical origins of criminal behaviour.  All of the major theories behind deviant behaviour are investigated including: Evolutionary-Sociobiological Theories, Genetics, Neurochemistry, Neuropsychology, Neurophysiology, Psychophysiology, Cognitive Deficits, Familial and Extrafamilial  Influence, and several other smaller theories.  If you wish to understand simply how criminals are made there is absolutely no better book! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

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Abnormal Behavior and the Criminal Justice System
Robert G. Meyer
(1992)
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A MIKE'S COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT PICK!

    An extremely comprehensive look at the criminal mind as a case of abnormal psychopathology.  The criminal personality is investigated as a result of the following disorders:  Antisocial Personality Disorder, Personality Disorders, Impulse Disorders,  Alcohol & Drug Abuse Disorders, Sexual Disorders, Psychoses and Organic Brain Damage, Anxiety, Dissociative, and Sleep Disorders, Somatoform Disorders, ADHD and Mental Retardation.  Each section includes scientific evidence as well as a look at case study's with violent offenders.  Only a lifetime of experience could ever provide you with all of the information available here.  Other areas presented include Competency, Responsibility, Prediction of Dangerousness, Psychopharmacology.  I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

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 The Jury
S. J. Adler
(1994)
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A MIKES #1 PICK!
    Adler is the leading authority on the psychological analysis of jury functioning.  He brings us an excellent introduction to the processes/procedures that make up the american jury.  The downfalls both psychological and social are thoroughly investigated.  Adler also makes several excellent recommendations on how we could possibly eliminate certain problems that have arisen. If you are interested in courtroom psychology you will not find a more respected and cited text.
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Psychology of Crime and Criminal Justice
Hans Toch (Ed.)
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A MIKES TOP PICK!

    Though this book is somewhat dated (1980's) it is a very useful introduction for those interested in learning about all of a Psychologists potential roles in Criminal Law.  Chapters include Psychology and Criminal Justice, Psychology of Policework, Psychology of the Courtroom, Psychology of Corrections, Criminal Responsibility Assessment, Offender perspectives and developmental theories, treatment and offender definition etc..  This book is very much like an introductory textbook in Forensic Psychology.  A good choice if you want a all encompassing overview of the field.

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The Disturbed Violent Offender
Toch & Adams
(1994)
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A MIKES TOP PICK!
    This book provides a "compelling clinical picture of disturbed violent offenders" that goes beyond the typical 'case studies' and focuses on empirical evidence.  The text looks at a number of different types of mentally disturbed violent offenders ranging from substance abusers to extremely disturbed offenders.

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Witness for the Defense
Loftus
(1992)
    Loftus has provided an extremely comprehensive summary of courtroom forensic psychology.  A great book if you are interested in finding out the basics & important issues of the forensic psychologist.  Loftus is considered a leading researcher in this field.
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The Psychology of Criminal Justice
Geoffrey M Stephenson
(1992)
    This text is set up in an effective manner so that we can see Forensic Psychology from start to finish.  It begins by introducing us to the modern day criminal, including investigations into their personality, socializability, and morality.   We next look at the victims and how the criminal act with them.  Thirdly a comprehensive look at the psychological components of police work is presented.  The book ends with a look at the court system, offender punishment and treatment.  Like Hans Toch's "Psychology of Crime and Criminal Justice" this book is a fairly good overview of a major portion of Forensic Psychology.
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Psychology and the Legal System
Wrightsman
(1991)
    Created with psychology and law students in mind, this text takes a psychological perspective in order to examine major issues in today's criminal justice system.  Children's rights and morality are investigated.  The forensic psychologists role in the legal system is also discusses in detail.

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Handbook of Psychology and Law
Kagehiro & Laufer (Eds.)
I'm waiting on a copy of this.  It has been recommended to me by several other sources.
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Homicide: A Psychiatric Perspective
C. P. Malmquist
(1996)
    This text has a goal, to provide a psychiatric perspective on homicide.  Complete with comprehensive diagnostic categories for different types of homicide, this text may have become, unintentionally, an extremely relevant source regarding criminal profiling.

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