From the body language of a liar to profiling serial killers – the ultimate introduction to criminal psychology'Interesting, comprehensive, and informative.' Dan Yarmey, Professor Emeritus of Pyschology, University of GuelphIt is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history: how do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If ...

How do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If they don't see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform? Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away when we’re lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK’s top experts, is the perfect ...

Psychology and Crime explores the role of psychological theories and methods in understanding and managing criminal behaviour. This essential text provides an in-depth analysis of how psychological findings apply to serious crimes including arson, violent crime, and sexual offences.The book examines the practical application of psychology within the criminal justice system, covering its application to the work of the police, courts, probation and prison services. It consid...