Lehrbuch Rechtspsychologie

Legal psychology is a fascinating field. Both forensic psychology and criminal psychology focus on applying psychological theories, methods, and insights to the extensive questions of the legal system. Thus, legal psychology provides its psychological expertise to society. The discipline encompasses empirical foundational research as well as diagnostics and treatment, particularly in a forensic context. There are numerous interdisciplinary interfaces with social psychology, medicine, and of course, the legal system.

The comprehensive textbook on legal psychology covers the following areas:
Part I: Development and Definition of Legal Psychology
Part II: Etiological Models of Deviance and Delinquency
Part III: Police Psychology/Victimology
Part IV: Psychology of Court Proceedings and Extrajudicial Conflict Resolution
Part V: Forensic Psychological Assessment
Part VI: Crime Prevention
Part VII: Treatment of Offenders and Reintegration

For the second revised edition, all texts have been updated. New chapters include: Developmental Criminological Approaches, Radicalization and Extremism, Intercultural Aspects of Legal Psychology, Introduction to Jurisdiction, Credibility Assessment in Asylum Law, Prison Relaxations and Release Prognoses, Transition Management, and Post-Parole Risk Management.