Advances in Psychology and Law

This newest volume in the Advances in Psychology and Law series offers a review of topics critical for forensic practitioners. It covers a variety of topics that have been shown to be of prime interest to those in the field, especially those that impact new research and public policy. Common themes include criminal suspects (interrogations, alibis, plea bargaining) gender, and minors in the legal system.

Highlights include:

. New psychometric framework for measuring coercion

. Proposed reforms for post-identification feedback

. Latest research on LGBTQ victims

. Racial disparities in school discipline

. Examination of teen dating violence

This book continues the tradition of providing thorough review of existing and emerging topics of interest to researchers and academics in legal psychology, criminal justice, and sociology, as well as attorneys, trial consultants and policy makers.