Psychology and crime : myths and reality /
Peter B. Ainsworth.
- x, 212 pages ; 24 cm
- Longman criminology series .
- Longman criminology series .
Bibliography: (pages 189-209) and index.
Introduction -- The extent and fear of crime -- The psychology of victimisation -- Preventing crime and offending -- Psychology and criminal behaviour -- Crime, intention and mental illness -- Crime analysis and offender profiling -- Jury verdicts and judicial sentencing -- Dealing with offenders -- Mistakes and the criminal justice system -- Conclusion.
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Criminal psychology Crime--Psychological aspects Criminal justice, Administration of--Psychological aspects Fear of crime Victims of crimes--Psychology.