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Law and Justice Researcher Publishes International Book
Our Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Dr Adrian Scott has released a book entitled, Forensic Psychology.
Available internationally, the book offers a broad and varied introduction to forensic psychology, including the theories of offending and how psychological research has informed the different stages of the criminal justice system, from offender profiling to the treatment of offenders.
The book is part of an eight book series published by Palgrave Macmillan, entitled Insights in Psychology, which covers a range of key topics including sport, intelligence, media, forensics, addiction and relationships. Each book is written by a subject specialist who teaches and researches at university level, with the aim to inspire confidence in students and teachers and entice people to study psychology at any level.
This is the first book written by Dr Scott, who was thrilled to contribute to the psychology series and grateful for the support received from his colleagues in the Sellenger Centre for Research in Law, Justice and Social Change.
"The best aspect of my course has been the network of support.
"From a young age I have enjoyed learning about human behavior and the thought processes behind peoples actions. I decided to complete my masters in criminal justice at ECU so I could gain a broader understanding of the criminal justice system, policy reform and how implemented changes can impact upon social issues.
"The masters program has proved challenging, but with the help, motivation and support of the law and justice teaching staff behind me, I feel confident in finishing a thesis I will be proud of.
"I have acquired indispensable skills such as conflict resolution, public speaking, working within a team, case management, learning how to present papers or reports and so much more than I had anticipated."
Kara Wright
Criminal Justice graduate
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