Forensic psychology has developed and extended from an original, narrow focus on presenting evidence to the courts to a wider application across the whole span of civil and criminal justice, which includes dealing with suspects, offenders, victims, witnesses, defendants, litigants and justice professionals. This handbook provides an encyclopedic-style source regarding the major concerns in forensic psychology. It is an invaluable reference text for practitioners within community, special hospital, secure unit, prison, probation and law enforcement forensic settings, as well as being appropriate for trainees and students in these areas. It will also serve as a companion text for lawyers and psychiatric and law enforcement professionals who wish to be apprised of forensic psychology coverage. Each entry provides a succinct outline of the topic, describes current thinking, identifies relevant consensual or contested aspects and alternative positions. Readers are presented with key issues and directed towards specialized sources for further reference.

Jennifer M. Brown was Professor of Forensic Psychology and Director of Crime and Justice at the University of Surrey. She is currently an honorary professor at the London School of Economics. She has been involved with the police service for over twenty years, having previously held posts as a research manager for Hampshire Police and a syndicate director on the senior command course at Bramshill.
Elizabeth A. Campbell is Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the Section of Psychological Medicine at the University of Glasgow. She is also Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and a past President of the British Psychological Society. She acts as a consultant to the Metropolitan Police and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency.