Violence is defined by the World Health Organisation as the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, or psychological harm. But while physical violence is seen as unacceptable, why is…
Hardback – 2016-09-29
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Criminal Behaviour
Sexual homicide continues to be one of the most widely reported and sensationalised forms of murder, attracting fascination from the public and scholars alike. Despite this continued interest, few empirical studies have been conducted on this particular form of sexual crime. The Sexual Murderer…
Hardback – 2016-09-08
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Criminal Behaviour
This book brings together an international group of experts to present cutting-edge psychological research on crime, policing and courts. With contributors from the UK, Germany, Italy, Norway, Cyprus, Israel, Canada and the USA, this volume explores some of the most interesting and contemporary…
Hardback – 2016-04-29
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Criminal Behaviour
Most people who read an article in the newspaper about the brutal rape of a woman by a stranger, or the long-standing sexual abuse of a young boy by his step-father have a strong visceral reaction which is a mix of anger, fear, and incomprehension. Apart from these aversive reactions, several…
Paperback – 2015-09-04
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Criminal Behaviour
This volume focuses on the complex relation between offending and the transition from school to the workplace: how employment and education are related to breaking the law and getting in contact with the criminal justice system. The contributors report results from several large scale and…
Paperback – 2015-07-18
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Criminal Behaviour