Social Psychology in Forensic Practice

This book explores how social psychology theories and concepts can be applied to practice in forensic settings, such as assessments, formulations, and interventions. It also discusses the importance of these theories in understanding multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working, staff-client relationships, and peer-to-peer relationships. The chapters provide illustrative composite case examples to demonstrate effective ways to pursue a theoretically informed practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the application of diverse social psychology theories and concepts to practical settings. Spanning from attribution theory to coercion theory, social identity theories to ostracism, the authors provide a profound understanding and appreciation of how social psychology can enrich forensic practice. The book asserts that social psychology holds immense value in conducting assessments, formulating interventions, and delivering psychological consultation, training, and service development within forensic contexts. Moreover, these theories hold significance in comprehending multidisciplinary and multi-agency collaborations, staff-client relationships, and peer-to-peer interactions. Through illustrative composite case examples drawn from the authors' extensive experiences in forensic settings, the chapters showcase effective approaches to pursuing a theoretically informed practice.

Social Psychology in Forensic Practice addresses a broad spectrum of theories and a timely topic, captivating a wide readership including graduate and undergraduate students, researchers in criminology, sociology, forensic, social, and clinical psychology. Furthermore, this book finds practical applications for health professionals, non-health professionals, policy makers, and others involved in forensic settings. Its comprehensive nature and insightful perspectives make it an invaluable resource for advancing knowledge and improving practice in this field.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138676138