This text gives students of criminology and criminal justice an introduction to the forensic realm and the applied forensic issues they will face when working cases within the justice system. It effectively bridges the theoretical world of social criminology with the applied world of the criminal justice system. While most of the competing textbooks on criminology adequately address the application and the social theory to the criminal justice system, the vast majority do not include casework or real-world issues that criminologists face. This book focuses on navigating casework in forensic contexts by case-working criminologists, rather than broad social theory. It also allows criminology/criminal justice instructors outside of the forensic sciences the ability to develop and instruct a core course that might otherwise be considered beyond their expertise, or in conflict with forensic courses taught in chemistry, biology, or medical programs at their institutions because of its focus on criminology and criminal justice careers. With its practical approach and extensive online ancillaries for instructors, this textbook is well-suited for forensic criminology subjects being taught and developed in law, criminology and criminal justice programs around the world. Illustrated
Contents
Foreword by Daniel Kennedy, PhD
Preface by Brent E. Turvey, MS and Wayne Petherick, PhD
Part I – Forensic Criminology, the Forensic Criminologist, and the Law
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Forensic Criminology - Brent E. Turvey and Wayne A. Petherick
Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Courtroom: A Legal Perspective - Ben Ihle
Chapter 3: Cognitive Ethos of the Forensic Examiner - Brent E. Turvey and Wayne A. Petherick
Part II – Forensic Examinations
Chapter 4: Forensic Criminological Assessments - Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. Turvey
Chapter 5: Criminal Profiling - Wayne A. Petherick and Claire E. Ferguson
Chapter 6: Forensic Victimology - Claire E. Ferguson, Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. Turvey
Chapter 7: Premises Liability - Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. Turvey
Chapter 8: Forensic Criminology in Correctional Settings - Brent E. Turvey and Angela N. Torres
Chapter 9: Miscarriages of Justice: Causes and Suggested Reforms - Craig M. Cooley
Part III – Working with Investigators and Forensic Specialists
Chapter 10: Law Enforcement Investigations: Essential Considerations - Stan Crowder
Chapter 11: The Criminal Investigator - Terry Goldsworthy
Chapter 12: Criminal Defense Investigations - Ronald J. Miller
Chapter 13: Forensic Scientists - Brent E. Turvey
Chapter 14: Understanding the Role of Forensic DNA: A Primer for Criminologists - Carole McCartney
Chapter 15: Forensic Mental Health Experts - Michael McGrath and Angela N. Torres
Part IV – Forensic Criminology in Practice
Chapter 16: Writing Forensic Reports - Wayne A. Petherick and Brent E. Turvey
Chapter 17: The Nature and Role of Expert Forensic Testimony - David Field
Chapter 18: Ethics for the Forensic Criminologist - Wayne A. Petherick and Claire E. Ferguson
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