The Handbook of Forensic Psychology
Author:Irving B. Weiner, Randy K. Otto
Edition:4th Edition
The intersection of psychology and the legal system is explored through theory, assessment, and applied practice in forensic settings. It covers topics such as criminal responsibility, competency evaluations, risk assessment, and expert testimony, while emphasizing ethical standards, legal procedures, and the role of psychological expertise in courts, law enforcement, and correctional environments.

Chapters
- Chapter 1: History of Forensic Psychology→
- Chapter 2: Defining Forensic Psychology→
- Chapter 3: Accessing the Law and Legal Literature→
- Chapter 4: Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology→
- Chapter 5: Training in Forensic Psychology→
- Chapter 6: Conducting Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations→
- Chapter 7: Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations→
- Chapter 8: Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities→
- Chapter 9: Assessing Civil Capacities→
- Chapter 10: Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations→
- Chapter 11: Assessing Competency to Stand Trial→
- Chapter 12: Assessing Criminal Responsibility→
- Chapter 13: Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity→
- Chapter 14: Assessing Violence Risk→
- Chapter 15: Psychology and Law Enforcement→
- Chapter 16: Evaluating and Assisting Jury Competence in Civil Cases→
- Chapter 17: Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Adults→
- Chapter 18: Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Children→
- Chapter 19: Employing Polygraph Assessment→
- Chapter 20: Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts→
- Chapter 21: Writing Forensic Reports→
- Chapter 22: Testifying in Court→
- Chapter 23: Practicing Psychology in Correctional Settings→
- Chapter 24: Treating Criminal Offenders→
- Chapter 25: Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders→
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