About this ebook
Forensic Psychology provides students with an in-depth and insightful introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology. Incorporating two main themes, scope of practice and therapeutic jurisprudence, the text focuses on empirically supported clinical practice and exposes students to case and statutory laws necessary in the practice of forensic psychology. The text utilizes real world examples that help students understand the practical applications of forensic psychology. It encourages an understanding of the law as a living and breathing entity, examining its ability to be therapeutic or anti-therapeutic to the people impacted by it. Accessible and user-friendly, this text provides students with a thorough introduction to the field.
About the author
Matthew T. Huss is a Professor of Psychology at Creighton University and a practicing forensic psychologist. He has over 60 scholarly publications and has served as a reviewer for numerous scholarly journals, including Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, Criminal Justice and Behavior, Psychology, Crime and Law, Behavioral Sciences and the Law, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Assessment, and the Family Violence. In addition, he also served on the Editorial Board of Law & Human Behavior, Psychology, Public Policy and the Law, the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, Teaching of Psychology, and the Psi Chi Journal of Student Research.
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