Handbook of Forensic Sociology and Psychology

1. Evolving Practice Parameters of Forensic Criminology
2. The Work of the Sociologist as Mitigation Expert in Cases of Violent Crime
3. “Oh, Stop That Cursed Jury”: The Role of the Forensic Psychologist in the Mitigation Phase of the Death Penalty Trial
4. The Problem of Interrogation- Induced False Confession: Sources of Failure in Prevention and Detection
5. Brainwashing’ as Forensic Evidence
6. Target Selection by Criminal Groups and Gangs
7. Gangs in the Workplace
8. The Role of a Gang Expert in Court
9. Competence to Proceed and Juvenile Courts
10. Competency Evaluations for Adult Defendants
11. Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluation of Hispanics
12. Sociological Testimony in Employment- and Education- Related Litigation
13. Preventing Workplace Violence and Litigation Through Preemployment Screening and Enforcement of Workplace Conduct Expectations
14. Critical Issues in the Evolving Diagnosis of PTSD
15. Sociological Evidence in Suicide Litigation
16. Sociological Data in Malpractice Lawsuits
17. Sociological Testimony in Long-Term Care Litigation
18. Sociological Testimony and Evidence in Product Liability Litigation
19. Sociological Evidence in Human Factors-Related Litigation
20. Sociological Testimony in Alcohol- and Other Drug-Associated Litigation
21. Sociological Theory and Methods in Toxic Tort Lawsuits
22. Child Custody Evaluations
23. Sociological Evidence in Courts- Martial Pertaining to War Crimes
24. Gender Matters! Socio-Legal Studies, Courts-Martial, and the US Military

The role of behavioral and social sciences in the courtroom setting has expanded exponentially in the past few decades.  It is now widely recognized that scientists in these areas provide critical contextual information for legal decision making, and that there is a reliable knowledge base for doing so.  While there are many handbooks of forensic psychology, this is the first such volume to incorporate sociological findings, broadening the conceptual basis for examining cases in both the civil and criminal realms, including immigration issues, personal injury, child custody, and sexual harassment.  This volume will examine the responsibilities of expert witnesses and consultants, and how they may utilize principles, theories and methods from both sociology and psychology.  It will show these disciplines together can improve the identification and apprehension of criminals, as well as enhance the administration  of justice by clarifying profiles of criminal behavior, particularly in cases of serial killers, death threat makers, stalkers, and kidnappers.  The volume is quite comprehensive, covering a range of medical, school, environmental and business settings.  Throughout it links basic ideas to real applications and their impact on the justice system.