Policing and Psychology

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-85725-465-8
Verlag: Learning Matters

Buch, Englisch, 112 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 212 g

Reihe: Policing Matters Series

This book draws on a range of psychological theories, concepts and research to explore the role and relevance of psychology to modern day policing. It focuses on key issues including psychological theories of criminal behaviour, interpersonal skills, stereotyping and prejudice, profiling,the psychological effects of crime on victims, and burnout and stress on offiers. The text is underpinned by reflectie activities and case studies encouraging a critical understanding of psychology applied to policing practice. This book provides an accessible and up-to-date textbook for those studying and teaching policing, psychology and criminology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blagden, Nicholas

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungspraxis Polizei

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Policing and Psychology: An Introduction
Psychological Theories of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
Policing Attributions, Stereotypes and Prejudice
Communication, Interpersonal and Interviewing Skills
Investigative Psychology and Criminal Profiling
Victims and the Psychological Consequences of Victimisation
Stress, Burnout, Coping and Policing
Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Blagden, Nicholas
Dr Nicholas Blagden is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and a Chartered Psychologist. He has taught undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Criminology and Policing. He has been involved in training new police officers and has worked and researched within the Criminal Justice System and HM Prison Service.