PSY469 Forensic and police psychology

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Veronika Anna Polišenská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Michaela Borovanská (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Bc. Sylvie Koubalíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Veronika Anna Polišenská, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: PhDr. Veronika Anna Polišenská, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 12. 10. 10:00–17:40 U32, Fri 23. 11. 10:00–17:40 U32, Fri 14. 12. 10:00–17:40 U32
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course students will comprehend to various aspects of forensic psychology. Students should be able to explain the theories of aggression and violence when regarding criminal behavior, methodology, typologies of offenders and different criminal acts. They will also be able to discuss on different aspects of victimology and psychological issues of victims of criminal acts. The course will also discuss the role of psychologist within the investigative realm, correctional facilities, forensic research and specific topics like spatial behavior of offenders or possible prevention methods.
Syllabus
  • There are three lectures during the semester. 1. Introduction to forensic psychology - theories of crime and aggression. Forensic psychology - criminal psychology – criminology. History of forensic psychology. Theories of crime. Theories of aggression. Property, violent, domestic crime. Crime prevention. 2. Forensic psychology in practice - police and prison environment. Correctional psychology as a part of forensic psychology. Introduction to police psychology. Prison psychologist. Personnel selection and assessment in PCR. Psychological care for police officers and employees. Police officers in international peace operations. 3. Offender, crime and its victims. Psychological support of police services. Offender as a crime participant. Penology: purpose and psychological function of punishment. Reintegration of offenders. Imprisonment as the most pervasive justice reaction. Victimology and psychological support for victims.
Literature
  • HOWITT, Dennis. Forensic and criminal psychology. London: Prentice-Hall, 2002, xxii, 423. ISBN 0-13-016985-4. info
  • GUDJONSSON, Gisli H. and L. R. C. HAWARD. Forensic psychology : a guide to practice. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 1998, xii, 241. ISBN 0415132916. info
  • Forensic psychology : concepts, debates, and practice. Edited by Joanna R. Adler. Portland, Or.: Willan, 2004, xviii, 333. ISBN 1843920107. info
  • ARRIGO, Bruce A. and Stacey L. SHIPLEY. Introduction to forensic psychology : issues and controversies in crime and justice. 2nd ed. Boston: Elsevier, 2005, xxvi, 571. ISBN 0120643510. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussion, examples from profession, collective work on final project (presentation).
Assessment methods
The credit for the class is based upon active participation in class, brief testing, group project (presentation) and final paper.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011.
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