"In Forensic Psychology and Law, three internationally
known experts provide exceptional coverage of a wide array of
topics that address both the clinical applications of forensic
psychology and the role of psychological science in understanding
and evaluating legal assumptions and processes."

--Norman Poythress, PhD, Research Director and Professor,
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Dept. of Mental
Health Law and Policy

"Forensic Psychology and Law is a major contribution to
the teaching of law and psychology. Roesch, Zapf, and Hart offer a
timely, comprehensive, and succinct overview of the field that will
offer widespread appeal to those interested in this vibrant and
growing area. Outstanding."

--Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of
Psychology, Drexel University

"In this volume, three noted experts have managed to capture the
basic elements of forensic psychology. It is clearly written, well
organized, and provides real world examples to hold the interest of
any reader. While clarifying complex issues, the authors also
present a very balanced discussion of a number of the most hotly
debated topics."

--Mary Alice Conroy, PhD, ABPP, Psychological Services
Center, Sam Houston State University

A Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Discussion of the Interface
Between Forensic Psychology and Law

Forensic Psychology and Law covers the latest theory,
research, and practice in the field and provides thought-provoking
discussion of topics with chapters on:

Forensic assessment in criminal and civil domains
Eyewitness identification
Police investigations, interrogations, and confessions
Correctional psychology
Psychology, law, and public policy
Ethics and professional issues

Auteur
Ronald Roesch is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute at Simon Fraser University outside Vancouver, British Colum-bia. He is Editor of the Journal Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Patricia A. Zapf is Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is an Associate Editor for the American Psychology-Law Society Journal, Law and Human Behavior.

Stephen D. Hart is Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University. He is the Editor of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.

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Praise for Forensic Psychology and Law "In Forensic Psychology and Law, three internationally known experts provide exceptional coverage of a wide array of topics that address both the clinical applications of forensic psychology and the role of psychological science in understanding and evaluating legal assumptions and processes."
Norman Poythress, PhD, Research Director and Professor, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Dept. of Mental Health Law and Policy

"Forensic Psychology and Law is a major contribution to the teaching of law and psychology. Roesch, Zapf, and Hart offer a timely, comprehensive, and succinct overview of the field that will offer widespread appeal to those interested in this vibrant and growing area. Outstanding."
Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, Drexel University

"In this volume, three noted experts have managed to capture the basic elements of forensic psychology. It is clearly written, well organized, and provides real world examples to hold the interest of any reader. While clarifying complex issues, the authors also present a very balanced discussion of a number of the most hotly debated topics."
Mary Alice Conroy, PhD, ABPP, Psychological Services Center, Sam Houston State University

A Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Discussion of the Interface Between Forensic Psychology and Law

Forensic Psychology and Law covers the latest theory, research, and practice in the field and provides thought-provoking discussion of topics with chapters on: