Craissati, Jackie,
Forensic case histories : understanding serious offending behaviour in men / Jackie Craissati. - 1 online resource
"Forensic Case Histories: Understanding Serious Offending Behaviour in Men examines men's violent and sexual offending behaviors, outlined through a series of real offender narratives, from a psychological perspective and in an accessible manner that will engage any audience, from the criminology-intrigued layperson to the specialist in the field. This unique and conversational text thinks psychologically about serious crime, offering a compilation of men's narratives that explore their life experiences and the ways in which these experiences influence their behavior in adulthood. Each chapter addresses a particular theme, covering frequently asked questions in the field such as, "How can an apparently motiveless offence have meaning?" and "Is psychopathy a personality disorder, and why do we struggle to treat individuals with such traits?" The narratives of individuals who offend are central to the discussion, but the chapters each draw on the relevant facts from the research literature and highlight key learning points. Many chapters also feature "Further Reading" sections to expand readers' knowledge. Both educational and accessible, Forensic Case Histories will appeal not only to specialists but to any layperson curious to understand more about criminal acts. It is especially valuable to students and instructors of criminal justice, mental health, and related fields"--
9780429343759 0429343752 9781000317718 1000317714 9781000300703 1000300706 9781000317022 1000317021
Sex offenders--Psychology--Case studies.
Sex offenders--Rehabilitation--Case studies.
Psychosexual disorders--Case studies.
Criminal psychology--Case studies.
PSYCHOLOGY / Forensic Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology
RC560.S47
616.85/83
Forensic case histories : understanding serious offending behaviour in men / Jackie Craissati. - 1 online resource
"Forensic Case Histories: Understanding Serious Offending Behaviour in Men examines men's violent and sexual offending behaviors, outlined through a series of real offender narratives, from a psychological perspective and in an accessible manner that will engage any audience, from the criminology-intrigued layperson to the specialist in the field. This unique and conversational text thinks psychologically about serious crime, offering a compilation of men's narratives that explore their life experiences and the ways in which these experiences influence their behavior in adulthood. Each chapter addresses a particular theme, covering frequently asked questions in the field such as, "How can an apparently motiveless offence have meaning?" and "Is psychopathy a personality disorder, and why do we struggle to treat individuals with such traits?" The narratives of individuals who offend are central to the discussion, but the chapters each draw on the relevant facts from the research literature and highlight key learning points. Many chapters also feature "Further Reading" sections to expand readers' knowledge. Both educational and accessible, Forensic Case Histories will appeal not only to specialists but to any layperson curious to understand more about criminal acts. It is especially valuable to students and instructors of criminal justice, mental health, and related fields"--
9780429343759 0429343752 9781000317718 1000317714 9781000300703 1000300706 9781000317022 1000317021
Sex offenders--Psychology--Case studies.
Sex offenders--Rehabilitation--Case studies.
Psychosexual disorders--Case studies.
Criminal psychology--Case studies.
PSYCHOLOGY / Forensic Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology
RC560.S47
616.85/83