Introduction to Psychology and Law : : Canadian Perspectives / / ed. by James R.P. Ogloff, Regina A. Schuller.

Despite the notable Canadian presence in the field of psychology and law, there is currently no comprehensive Canadian textbook on the subject. While a few U.S. textbooks cover the field, they give little or no attention to Canadian law and research. In recognition of this problem, editors Regina Sc...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Toronto Press eBook-Package Backlist 2000-2013
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Place / Publishing House:Toronto : : University of Toronto Press, , [2016]
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Year of Publication:2016
Language:English
Series:Heritage
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Physical Description:1 online resource (512 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contributors
  • PART ONE Introduction to Psychology and Law
  • 1. An Introduction to Psychology and Law
  • 2. An Introduction to Law and the Canadian Legal System
  • PART TWO. Psychological Applications to Criminal Procedure
  • 3. Police Investigations
  • 4. Memory in Legal Contexts: 4. Remembering Events, Circumstances, and People
  • 5. The Jury: Selecting Twelve Impartial Peers
  • 6. The Jury: Deciding Guilt and Innocence
  • 7. Sentencing, Parole, and Psychology
  • PART THREE. Introduction to Forensic Clinical Psychology
  • 8. The Assessment and Treatment of Offenders and Inmates: General Considerations
  • 9. The Assessment and Treatment of Offenders 9. and Inmates: Specific Populations
  • 10. Fitness to Stand Trial and 10. Criminal Responsibility in Canada
  • 11. Violence and Risk Assessment
  • PART FOUR. Introduction to Forensic Civil Psychology
  • 12. Civil Commitment and Civil Competence: Psychological Issues
  • 13. Psychology's Intersection with Family Law
  • 14. Psychological Injuries and Tort Litigation: Sexual Victimization and Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • PART FIVE. Conclusion
  • 15. Psychology and Law: Looking towards the Future
  • Appendix: Training Opportunities in Law and Psychology
  • Notes
  • References
  • Subject index
  • Case index
  • Author index