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Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence

  • 1st Edition - May 10, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Mauro Paulino
  • Language: English

Exploring the dynamics between victim and offender is paramount to answering important issues of character and vital for forensic research. This involves examining the role of the… Read more

Description

Exploring the dynamics between victim and offender is paramount to answering important issues of character and vital for forensic research. This involves examining the role of the victim during and after victimization; this process is especially important for spousal violence because of the interactive process between the victim and the offender.Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence covers the phenomenon of spousal violence and its different forms, discussing the consequences of abuse, providing research tips to be used in the field, including relevant case studies and much more. The innovative approach of this text fills a void in the current understanding of spousal violence.

Key features

  • Uses international statistics to present data of women battered and/or deceased to educate, change mindsets and practices and ultimately reduce the number of battered women and spousal homicides in the future
  • Includes current case studies
  • Includes best practices for spousal abuse investigations
  • Portable for use in fieldwork

Readership

Psychologists, social workers, family therapists, police officers, judges, lawyers, profilers and nurses, family psychology programs, forensic psychology programs, criminology programs, forensic nursing programs, political science programs, sociology programs, and social psychology programs.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: The Phenomenon of Marital ViolenceChapter 2: Statistic Data on Marital ViolenceChapter 3: The Different Forms of Marital ViolenceChapter 4: Consequence of abuseChapter 5: Characterization of Victims of Marital ViolenceChapter 6: Marital HomicideChapter 7: Explanatory Models of Marital ViolenceChapter 8: Brief Considerations Relating to Interventions on Marital ViolenceChapter 9: Research Tips in the field of Marital ViolenceChapter 10: Reality / Case Studies

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 11, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

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Mauro Paulino

Dr. Mauro Paulino is Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Lead Coordinator at MIND Institute of Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Portugal. He obtained his MS in Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences from the University of Lisbon and his PhD in Forensic Psychology from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Dr. Paulino’s research focuses on spousal and family violence and his clinical practice includes psychological consultation, psychotherapy, and neuropsychology. He is a member of the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC) and the Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics Laboratory (PsyAssessmentLab). Dr. Paulino has authored led other Elsevier titles, including Police Psychology, Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence, and Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior.

Affiliations and expertise
Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, MIND Institute of Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Portugal

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