<p>Intended for use by Canadian students interested in studying the psychology of crime.&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p>

<div><ol><li>Crime in Canada</li><li>Theories of Crime: Biological and Evolutionary Explanations</li><li>Theories of Crime: Learning and Environment</li><li>Canadian Corrections in Practice</li><li>Adolescent Offenders</li><li>Economically Motivated Offenders</li><li>Substance Abusing Offenders</li><li>Violent Offending: General Violence and Homicide</li><li>Intimate Partner Violence</li><li>Mentally Disordered Offenders</li><li>Psychopathic Offenders</li><li>Sexual Offenders</li><li>Female Offenders</li><li>Aboriginal Offenders</li></ol></div>

<p>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.</p>

Shelley Brown

Mark E. Olver

Kelly M. Babchishin

Adelle Forth

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