Overview
Fills a gap in the limited clinical forensic psychology literature
Examines the development of anti social,deviant behavior, psychopathology and treatment
Includes chapter introductions, ‘key points’, case study boxes and further reading
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Table of contents (31 chapters)
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Underpinnings of Deviant Behavior
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Psychopathology and Deviant Behavior
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About this book
This book represents a comprehensive collection of theoretical and empirical work at the nexus of clinical and forensic psychology written by world-renowned experts in the field. It is among the first books in the field to focus entirely on clinical psychological science applied to the understanding and treatment of offending. Part I addresses the main theoretical and clinical models used to explain and predict antisocial behavior, spanning biological, cognitive, experimental, individual differences, and interpersonal perspectives. Part II focuses on forms of psychopathology associated with an increased tendency to offend, with the emphasis on describing the clinical constructs most relevant for forensic psychology. Each chapter describes the clinical characteristics of one form of psychopathology, their assessment, their links with antisocial behavior, and treatment considerations.
Part III focuses on different types of offense or offender groups as starting points. This perspective has relevance since many criminal justice and forensic mental health systems allocate offenders to interventions based on their index offense (or history of offenses). Finally, Part IV addresses the application of clinical psychology in the service of assessment and treatment in forensic settings. It includes the state of the art on diagnostic and risk assessment, as well as both widely used and recently developed interventions. This book is an excellent resource for students at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level, while also representing a comprehensive handbook for experienced researchers and practitioners.
Part III focuses on different types of offense or offender groups as starting points. This perspective has relevance since many criminal justice and forensic mental health systems allocate offenders to interventions based on their index offense (or history of offenses). Finally, Part IV addresses the application of clinical psychology in the service of assessment and treatment in forensic settings. It includes the state of the art on diagnostic and risk assessment, as well as both widely used and recently developed interventions. This book is an excellent resource for students at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level, while also representing a comprehensive handbook for experienced researchers and practitioners.
Reviews
“Drs. Garofalo and Sijtsema have assembled an impressive collection of works from top scholars that cover a broad range of topics relevant to forensic psychology, ranging from basic research on antisocial behavior to research on risk assessment and treatment. Most impressively, the chapters are written in such a way as to provide a scholarly review of the available research that is presented in a way to be easily accessible to those without an extensive background in research methodology or forensic psychology” - Paul J. Frick, Roy Crumpler Memorial Chair, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, USA.
“Brilliant book on the subject, contains up-to-date information from some of the leading experts in the world. This new book is unique in that all chapters are transdisciplinary, providing the reader with a thoughtful and compelling understanding of offending. Although an introductory text, it forces even the experts in the field to think more deeply about these topics. Garofalo and Sijtsema have done a masterful job in producing an accessible yet scientifically rigorous book that should be an essential read across the various disciplines interested in a global understanding of offending” - Professor Eric Beauregard, Simon Fraser University, Canada.
“This book provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of forensic psychology from established scholars and practitioners in the field. It will be an excellent reference for individuals wanting to gain a broad overview of the topic and I will be recommending it to all of my students. I particularly liked the introduction to the history of forensic psychology with the focus on lack of cultural competence in the field as well as the chapter on ethics since these topics so often get neglected. In my view, this book should be the first port of call for anyone interested in getting an up-to-date grounding in this topic” - Theresa A. Gannon, Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Kent, UK.
“This book will become the Bible of forensic mental health professionals. It has it all, in depth, and up to date. There is coverage of crime causes (e.g., biological, psychological, social), offenders’ mental health (e.g., personality disorder, psychosis, ADHD), specific behaviours (e.g., sexual offending, homicide, intimate partner violence), and clinical approaches (e.g., risk assessment, prevention, treatments). The chapter authors form a who’s who of worldwide experts in forensic behavior. It’s a big book, but a quick read, because each chapter is superbly well-written and tightly focused on exactly what we need to know. I would recommend it for forensic mental health practitioners, but also for all academics and students in clinical psychology and criminology, and for law-enforcement professionals. Anyone who wants to reduce the appalling damage of antisocial behavior will find help in this important new handbook” - Terrie Moffitt, Professor of Social Behaviour and Development, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, UK.
“Clinical Forensic Psychology: Introductory Perspectives' is simply the best introduction to this key area available and likely to remain so for some time. A comprehensive, brilliantly organised accessible review provided by the best experts in the field, A great editorial achievement that is an exceptional textbook at the same time as a desk-reference of exceptional value to both students and expert practitioners” - Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, UK.
“Brilliant book on the subject, contains up-to-date information from some of the leading experts in the world. This new book is unique in that all chapters are transdisciplinary, providing the reader with a thoughtful and compelling understanding of offending. Although an introductory text, it forces even the experts in the field to think more deeply about these topics. Garofalo and Sijtsema have done a masterful job in producing an accessible yet scientifically rigorous book that should be an essential read across the various disciplines interested in a global understanding of offending” - Professor Eric Beauregard, Simon Fraser University, Canada.
“This book provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of forensic psychology from established scholars and practitioners in the field. It will be an excellent reference for individuals wanting to gain a broad overview of the topic and I will be recommending it to all of my students. I particularly liked the introduction to the history of forensic psychology with the focus on lack of cultural competence in the field as well as the chapter on ethics since these topics so often get neglected. In my view, this book should be the first port of call for anyone interested in getting an up-to-date grounding in this topic” - Theresa A. Gannon, Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Kent, UK.
“This book will become the Bible of forensic mental health professionals. It has it all, in depth, and up to date. There is coverage of crime causes (e.g., biological, psychological, social), offenders’ mental health (e.g., personality disorder, psychosis, ADHD), specific behaviours (e.g., sexual offending, homicide, intimate partner violence), and clinical approaches (e.g., risk assessment, prevention, treatments). The chapter authors form a who’s who of worldwide experts in forensic behavior. It’s a big book, but a quick read, because each chapter is superbly well-written and tightly focused on exactly what we need to know. I would recommend it for forensic mental health practitioners, but also for all academics and students in clinical psychology and criminology, and for law-enforcement professionals. Anyone who wants to reduce the appalling damage of antisocial behavior will find help in this important new handbook” - Terrie Moffitt, Professor of Social Behaviour and Development, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, UK.
“Clinical Forensic Psychology: Introductory Perspectives' is simply the best introduction to this key area available and likely to remain so for some time. A comprehensive, brilliantly organised accessible review provided by the best experts in the field, A great editorial achievement that is an exceptional textbook at the same time as a desk-reference of exceptional value to both students and expert practitioners” - Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, UK.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Carlo Garofalo is Assistant Professor at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and his research work is mainly focused on the relevance of emotion and personality pathology for antisocial behaviour and aggression. His work is published in top-tier journals in the domains of clinical psychology/psychiatry and criminology/forensic psychology.
Jelle J. Sijtsema is Associate Professor at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. His research mainly focuses on the role of social relationships in the development of antisocial behaviour. His work is published in top-tier journals in the fields of developmental psychology and criminology/penology.
Jelle J. Sijtsema is Associate Professor at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. His research mainly focuses on the role of social relationships in the development of antisocial behaviour. His work is published in top-tier journals in the fields of developmental psychology and criminology/penology.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Clinical Forensic Psychology
Book Subtitle: Introductory Perspectives on Offending
Editors: Carlo Garofalo, Jelle J. Sijtsema
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80882-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-80881-5Published: 19 December 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-80882-2Published: 01 January 2022
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXV, 638
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations
Topics: Criminal Behavior, Forensic Psychology, Criminological Theory, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, Forensic Psychiatry