Psychology of Criminal Behaviour: A Canadian Perspective, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson Canada (24 May 2023) © 2024

  • Shelley Brown Carleton University
  • Mark E. Olver University of Saskatchewan
  • Kelly M. Babchishin Carleton University
  • Adelle Forth Carleton University
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Title overview

Examines the intersection of criminal behaviour, the theory behind it, and the application of evidence-based practice to its study. It explores the Canadian criminal justice system, Canadian research and Canadian crime. Criminal Behaviour and Psychology is very accessible to students, and has a focus on empirical research to support key theories and practice. Contemporary themes are also highlighted to give this book a truly Canadian perspective.

Table of contents

  1. Crime in Canada
  2. Theories of Crime: Biological and Evolutionary Explanations
  3. Theories of Crime: Learning and Environment
  4. Canadian Corrections in Practice
  5. Adolescent Offenders
  6. Economically Motivated Offenders
  7. Substance Abusing Offenders
  8. Violent Offending: General Violence and Homicide
  9. Intimate Partner Violence
  10. Mentally Disordered Offenders
  11. Psychopathic Offenders
  12. Sexual Offenders
  13. Female Offenders
  14. Aboriginal Offenders

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