The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law addresses the interface of psychology and law and draws from the related discipline of criminal justice. These two volumes represent an outstanding collection of entries describing a wide array of contemporary and historical psychology and law topics. With more than 400 entries, this comprehensive resource is perfect to fill the substantial gap in the holdings of academic, professional, and personal libraries on this topic.



Key Themes



Criminal Competencies
Criminal Responsibility
Death Penalty
Education and Professional Development
Forensic Assessment in Civil and Criminal Cases
Juvenile Offenders
Mental Health Law
Police and Investigative Psychology
Psychological and Forensic Assessment Instruments
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Sentencing and Incarceration
Symptoms and Disorders Relevant to Forensic Assessment
Trial Processes
Violence Risk Assessment



The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law allows individual students, scientists, and practitioners to keep abreast of the growing knowledge base outside their individual areas of expertise, making it a must-have resource for any academic library.