Forensic Criminology by Petherick, Wayne; Turvey, Brent E.; Ferguson, Claire E.;

Long description:

Forensic Criminology gives students of criminology and criminal justice an introduction to the forensic realm and the applied forensic issues they will face when working cases within the justice system. It effectively bridges the theoretical world of social criminology with the applied world of the criminal justice system.

While most of the competing textbooks on criminology adequately address the application and the social theory to the criminal justice system, the vast majority do not include casework or real-world issues that criminologists face. This book focuses on navigating casework in forensic contexts by case-working criminologists, rather than broad social theory. It also allows criminology/criminal justice instructors outside of the forensic sciences the ability to develop and instruct a core course that might otherwise be considered beyond their expertise, or in conflict with forensic courses taught in chemistry, biology, or medical programs at their institutions because of its focus on criminology and criminal justice careers.

With its practical approach, this textbook is well-suited for forensic criminology subjects being taught and developed in law, criminology, and criminal justice programs around the world.

Table of Contents:

Foreword by Daniel Kennedy, PhDPreface by Brent E. Turvey, MS and Wayne Petherick, PhDPart I - Forensic Criminology, the Forensic Criminologist, and the LawChapter 1: An Introduction to Forensic Criminology - Brent E. Turvey and Wayne A. PetherickChapter 2: Anatomy of the Courtroom: A Legal Perspective - Ben IhleChapter 3: Cognitive Ethos of the Forensic Examiner - Brent E. Turvey and Wayne A. PetherickPart II - Forensic ExaminationsChapter 4: Forensic Criminological Assessments - Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. TurveyChapter 5: Criminal Profiling - Wayne A. Petherick and Claire E. FergusonChapter 6: Forensic Victimology - Claire E. Ferguson, Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. TurveyChapter 7: Premises Liability - Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. TurveyChapter 8: Forensic Criminology in Correctional Settings - Brent E. Turvey and Angela N. TorresChapter 9: Miscarriages of Justice: Causes and Suggested Reforms - Craig M. CooleyPart III - Working with Investigators and Forensic SpecialistsChapter 10: Law Enforcement Investigations: Essential Considerations - Stan CrowderChapter 11: The Criminal Investigator - Terry GoldsworthyChapter 12: Criminal Defense Investigations - Ronald J. MillerChapter 13: Forensic Scientists - Brent E. TurveyChapter 14: Understanding the Role of Forensic DNA: A Primer for Criminologists - Carole McCartneyChapter 15: Forensic Mental Health Experts - Michael McGrath and Angela N. TorresPart IV - Forensic Criminology in PracticeChapter 16: Writing Forensic Reports - Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. TurveyChapter 17: The Nature and Role of Expert Forensic Testimony - David FieldChapter 18: Ethics for the Forensic Criminologist - Wayne A. Petherick and Claire E. Ferguson