Introduction to Psychology and Law
Canadian Perspectives
Published on 15. December 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
584 pages
978-1-4875-7276-1 (ISBN)
Description
Despite the notable Canadian presence in the field of psychology and law, there is currently no comprehensive Canadian textbook on the subject. While a few U.S. textbooks cover the field, they give little or no attention to Canadian law and research. In recognition of this problem, editors Regina Schuller and James Ogloff have put together an authoritative introduction to law and psychology for a Canadian audience. Within the fifteen chapters that comprise the book, leading Canadian scholars cover a wide range of topics spanning the applications of psychology - clinical, social, cognitive, developmental, experimental - in both criminal and civil areas of law. These include memory and eyewitness testimony, the jury, sentencing, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and many others. The legal system in Canada serves as the backdrop for each of the chapters, which begin with an interesting case or anecdote that introduces the reader to some of the major issues facing psychologists and lawyers in this country.
The book offers a compelling introduction to the field and a unique perspective to Canadian readers, especially students in psychology, criminology, and other disciplines in social science and law.
The book offers a compelling introduction to the field and a unique perspective to Canadian readers, especially students in psychology, criminology, and other disciplines in social science and law.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4875-7276-1 (9781487572761)
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James R.P. Ogloff is the University Endowed Professor of Law and Forensic Psychology, Simon Fraser University, and Director of Mental Health Services, British Columbia Corrections.
Regina A. Schuller is an Associate Professor of Psychology, York University, and has served as the Undergraduate Program Director for that department.
Regina A. Schuller is an Associate Professor of Psychology, York University, and has served as the Undergraduate Program Director for that department.
Content
Acknowledgments
Contributors
PART ONE Introduction to Psychology and Law
An Introduction to Psychology and Law
Regina A. Schuller and James R.P. Ogloff
An Introduction to Law and the Canadian Legal System
V. Gordon Rose
PART TWO Psychological Applications to Criminal Procedure
Police Investigations
A. Daniel Yarmey
Memory in Legal Contexts: Remembering Events, Circumstances, and People
J. Don Read, Deborah Connolly, and John W. Turtle
The Jury: Selecting Twelve Impartial Peers
Neil Vidmar and Regina A. Schuller
The Jury: Deciding Guilt and Innocence
Regina A. Schuller and Meagan Yarmey
Sentencing, Parole, and Psychology
Julian V. Roberts
PART THREE Introduction to Forensic Clinical Psychology
The Assessment and Treatment of Offenders and Inmates: General Considerations
James F. Hemphill and Stephen D. Hart
The Assessment and Treatment of Offenders and Inmates: Specific Populations
Tonia L. Nicholls, James F. Hemphill, Douglas P. Boer, P. Randall Kropp, and Patricia A. Zapf
Fitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility in Canada
James R.P. Ogloffand Karen E. Whittemore
Violence and Risk Assessment
David R. Lyon, Stephen D. Hart, and Christopher D. Webster
PART FOUR Introduction to Forensic Civil Psychology
Civil Commitment and Civil Competence: Psychological Issues
Kevin S. Douglas and William J. Koch
Psychology's Intersection with Family Law
William J. Koch and Kevin S. Douglas
Psychological Injuries and Tort Litigation: Sexual Victimization and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Kevin S. Douglas and William J. Koch
PART FIVE Conclusion
Psychology and Law: Looking Towards the Future
James R.P. Ogloff and Regina A. Schuller
Appendix: Training Opportunities in Law and Psychology
Notes
References
Subject index
Case index
Contributors
PART ONE Introduction to Psychology and Law
An Introduction to Psychology and Law
Regina A. Schuller and James R.P. Ogloff
An Introduction to Law and the Canadian Legal System
V. Gordon Rose
PART TWO Psychological Applications to Criminal Procedure
Police Investigations
A. Daniel Yarmey
Memory in Legal Contexts: Remembering Events, Circumstances, and People
J. Don Read, Deborah Connolly, and John W. Turtle
The Jury: Selecting Twelve Impartial Peers
Neil Vidmar and Regina A. Schuller
The Jury: Deciding Guilt and Innocence
Regina A. Schuller and Meagan Yarmey
Sentencing, Parole, and Psychology
Julian V. Roberts
PART THREE Introduction to Forensic Clinical Psychology
The Assessment and Treatment of Offenders and Inmates: General Considerations
James F. Hemphill and Stephen D. Hart
The Assessment and Treatment of Offenders and Inmates: Specific Populations
Tonia L. Nicholls, James F. Hemphill, Douglas P. Boer, P. Randall Kropp, and Patricia A. Zapf
Fitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility in Canada
James R.P. Ogloffand Karen E. Whittemore
Violence and Risk Assessment
David R. Lyon, Stephen D. Hart, and Christopher D. Webster
PART FOUR Introduction to Forensic Civil Psychology
Civil Commitment and Civil Competence: Psychological Issues
Kevin S. Douglas and William J. Koch
Psychology's Intersection with Family Law
William J. Koch and Kevin S. Douglas
Psychological Injuries and Tort Litigation: Sexual Victimization and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Kevin S. Douglas and William J. Koch
PART FIVE Conclusion
Psychology and Law: Looking Towards the Future
James R.P. Ogloff and Regina A. Schuller
Appendix: Training Opportunities in Law and Psychology
Notes
References
Subject index
Case index