Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior
Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior

Author: Paulo Barbosa Marques

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-10-27

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 0128114207

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Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior: Current Trends and Challenges fills a gap in the market by covering new topics and angles not addressed in other literature. The book's authors approach the interaction of psychopathy with different types of crime, reflecting on comorbidity with other disorders, symptoms and emotional function. In addition to examining questions of prevention and treatment, they present new developments with solid theory and scientific evidence, also addressing forensic realities. This is a must-have guide for practitioners, students or anyone interested in psychopathy, criminal behavior and the various avenues of treatment. - Provides a direct and concise approach, reflecting on the construct of psychopathy and its implications in forensic settings - Includes sections on models of development in psychopathy and the neuropsychological fundamentals of the role of psychopathy in violent behavior - Written for researchers, practitioners and students

An Integrated Theory of Sexual Offending
An Integrated Theory of Sexual Offending

Author: Tony Ward

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2021-08-02

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780470026007

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The book will introduce the Integrated Theory of Sexual Offending (ITSO) and start with a general overview. The core assumptions of the theory will be examined in subsequent chapters (eg the biological component, the neuropsychological systems and social competency problems), which will include the evidence and supporting theory for ITSO. The final chapters will sketch out the practical implications of ITSO for risk assessment and treatment.

International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law
International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law

Author: Alan R. Felthous

Publisher: LibreDigital

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780470066386

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Reflecting the work of an international panel of experts, the International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law offers an in-depth and multidisciplinary look at key aspects of the development and etiology of psychopathic disorders, current methods of intervention, treatment and management, and how these disorders impact decision making in civil and criminal law.

Handbook of Psychopathy
Handbook of Psychopathy

Author: Christopher J. Patrick

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2019-06-14

Total Pages: 849

ISBN-13: 1462541232

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Widely considered the go-to reference--and now extensively revised with over 65% new material--this authoritative handbook surveys the landscape of current knowledge on psychopathy and addresses essential clinical and applied topics. Leading researchers explore major theoretical models; symptomatology and diagnostic subtypes; assessment methods; developmental pathways; and causal influences, from genes and neurobiology to environmental factors. The volume examines manifestations of psychopathy in specific populations as well as connections to antisocial behavior and recidivism. It presents contemporary perspectives on prevention and treatment and discusses special considerations in clinical and forensic practice. New to This Edition *Extensively revised with more than a decade's theoretical, empirical, and clinical advances. *Many new authors and topics. *Expanded coverage of phenotypic facets, with chapters on behavioral disinhibition, callous–unemotional traits, and boldness. *Chapters on DSM-5, clinical interviewing, cognitive and emotional processing, and serial murder. *Significantly updated coverage of etiology, assessment methods, neuroimaging research, and adult and juvenile treatment approaches.

Handbook of Psychopathy, First Edition
Handbook of Psychopathy, First Edition

Author: Christopher J. Patrick

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2005-10-18

Total Pages: 673

ISBN-13: 1606238043

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This book has been replaced by Handbook of Psychopathy, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-3513-2.

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sex Offender Treatment and Management
The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sex Offender Treatment and Management

Author: Karen Harrison

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-04-01

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 1119945550

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This handbook combines the latest theory on a high-profile, complex subject in criminology, exploring the legal and ethical dimensions of society’s response to sex offenders in jurisdictions from the USA to Japan. The first publication to offer a detailed and wide-ranging analysis of legal and ethical issues relating to sex offender treatment and management Covers a range of related issues, from media coverage to equality duties Presents research from numerous national jurisdictions including the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, and Israel Includes perspectives from respected leading academics and practitioners, including William Marshall, Tony Ward, Doug Boer, Daniel Wilcox, and Marnie Rice

Violent Offenders
Violent Offenders

Author: Delisi

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2017-04-06

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1284129012

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Violent Offenders: Theory, Research, Policy and Practice contains cutting-edge scholarship on the broad category of criminal predators, including homicide offenders, sex offenders, financial predators, and conventional street criminals.

Handbook of Crime Correlates
Handbook of Crime Correlates

Author: Lee Ellis

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 0128044772

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The Handbook of Crime Correlates, Second Edition summarizes more than a century of worldwide research on traits and social conditions associated with criminality and antisocial behavior. Findings are provided in tabular form, enabling readers to determine at a glance the nature of each association. Within each table, results are listed by country, type of crime (or other forms of antisocial behavior), and whether each variable is positively, negatively, or insignificantly associated with offending behavior. Criminal behavior is broken down according to major categories, including violent crime, property crime, drug offenses, sex offenses, delinquency, and recidivism. This book provides a resource for practitioners and academics who are interested in criminal and antisocial behavior. It is relevant to the fields of criminology/criminal justice, sociology, and psychology. No other publication provides as much information about how a wide range of variables—e.g., gender, religion, personality traits, weapons access, alcohol and drug use, social status, geography, and seasonality—correlate with offending behavior. - Includes 600+ tables regarding variables related to criminal behavior - Consolidates 100+ years of academic research on criminal behavior - Findings are identified by country and world regions for easy comparison - Lists criminal-related behaviors according to major categories - Identifies universal crime correlates

Routledge International Handbook of Psychopathy and Crime
Routledge International Handbook of Psychopathy and Crime

Author: Matt DeLisi

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-09-03

Total Pages: 863

ISBN-13: 1351619152

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For over two centuries, psychopathy has stood as perhaps the most formidable risk factor for antisocial behavior, crime, and violence. The Routledge International Handbook of Psychopathy and Crime presents the state-of-the-art on the full landscape of research on antisocial behavior that employs psychopathy as a central correlate. It is the largest and most comprehensive work of its kind, and includes contributions from renowned scholars from around the world. Organized into five distinctive sections, this book covers the etiology of psychopathy; the measurement of psychopathy; the association between psychopathy and diverse forms of homicidal and sexual offending, including serial murder, sexual homicide, rape and child molestation; criminal careers and psychopathy; the role of psychopathy in criminal justice system supervision, including institutional misconduct, noncompliance, and recidivism. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers in criminology, psychology, and criminal justice and will be of interested to all those interested in criminal behavior, sexual and violent crime, forensic psychology and forensic mental health.