Forensic Psychology

The foundational 1911 manual that helped establish criminal psychology as a discipline, written for judges, practitioners, and students. Covers witness testimony, perception, memory, deception, and the psychology of suspects with deep case-based reasoning.

Hans Gross, J.U.D.

University-level introduction that defines criminal psychology, forensic psychology, and the boundary between them. Walks through forensic assessment, malingering, competency evaluations, and the ethical demands of working with the criminal justice system.

The People's University

A focused academic chapter on how psychology shapes criminal justice across pre-trial, trial, and post-trial stages. Covers expert testimony, culpability, eyewitness research, sentencing, and the rehabilitation of offenders.

Middlesex University

Open textbook with chapters from 20+ scholars covering crime typologies, biological and psychological theories of crime, victimology, restorative justice, and environmental criminology. A modern resource designed for university courses.

Shereen Hassan and Dan Lett

A vocational study module that introduces criminal psychology with case studies on motive, witness reliability, and crime investigation. Designed as a first step for readers exploring the field before formal study.

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