Interviewing Vulnerable Suspects: Safeguarding the Process

This book provides an in-depth, evidence-based guide to interviewing suspects with specific vulnerabilities, covering current research, practices, and legal considerations. It offers practical guidance for conducting interviews with vulnerable populations, drawing expertise from law enforcement and academic research. It is relevant for practitioners in policing, criminology, and forensic psychology, as well as students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 108 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book provides an in-depth, evidence-based approach to interviewing suspects with specific vulnerabilities. It offers a comprehensive overview of current research, practices, and legal considerations for interviewing vulnerable suspects, encompassing guidelines on identifying vulnerabilities, engaging with third parties during the interview, and training and supervision. The book then delves into the various vulnerabilities commonly encountered in suspect populations, presenting clear summaries of current research, case studies, and practical guidance for conducting interviews with these populations to promote best practices in interviewing. Drawing expertise from both law enforcement practice and academic research, the book ensures an evidence-based approach that is highly relevant to contemporary policing practices.

Interviewing Vulnerable Suspects is a valuable resource for law enforcement professionals, legal practitioners, forensic psychologists, counseling and social work practitioners, and students in policing, criminology, and forensic psychology programs. It offers practical insights and techniques to effectively interview vulnerable suspects, ensuring the protection of their rights, the gathering of accurate information, and the promotion of justice. By embracing an evidence-based approach and incorporating best practices, this book contributes to the advancement of interviewing practices in the field of law enforcement.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367701680