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Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence

Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence

by Mauro Paulino (Author)

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    Hardcover 2016

    $71.21
Synopsis

Exploring the dynamics between victim and offender is paramount to answering important issues of character and vital for forensic research. This involves examining the role of the victim during and after victimization; this process is especially important for spousal violence because of the interactive process between the victim and the offender. Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence covers the phenomenon of spousal violence and its different forms, discussing the consequences of abuse, providing research tips to be used in the field, including relevant case studies and much more. The innovative approach of this text fills a void in the current understanding of spousal violence.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 208
 Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 02 Jun 2016
ISBN 10: 0128035331
ISBN 13: 9780128035337
Book Overview: By providing a scientific approach to the topic of spousal abuse, this book, through the use of both discussion and accompanying case studies, examines the role of the victim both during, and after, victimization, an area that is extremely important in spousal violence because of the interactive process between the victim and the offender

Author Bio
Mauro Paulino is currently a coordinator at Mind, Institute of Clinical and Forensic Psychology (Lisbon, Portugal). He is also a forensic psychologist consultant at the Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal e Ciencias Forenses, I.P. (Gabinete Medico-Legal e Forense Peninsula Setubal) and a Clinical Director of Pelo Sonho - Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social, supervising shelter and care center for victims of spousal violence. Mauro received his Master degree in Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences at the University of Lisbon, School of Medicine completing his research in the field of spousal violence. He is an author and coordinator of several books and is a guest lecturer at various national and international universities and training session on spousal violence.