Criminal & Behavioral Profiling
Criminal and Behavioral Profiling, written by well-established authors Curt and Anne Bartol, presents a realistic and empirically-based look at the theory, research, and practice of modern criminal profiling, or, as it's more professionally termed, behavioural analysis or behavioural investigative analysis. Designed for use in a variety of criminal justice and psychology courses, the book delves into the process of identifying distinctive behavioural tendencies, geographical locations, demographic, and biographical descriptors of offenders, and personality traits, based on characteristics of the crime. Timely literature and case studies from the rapidly growing international research in criminal profiling help students understand the best practices, major pitfalls, and psychological concepts that are key to this process.
Most appropriate for my new course called Profiling and Threat Assessment Hits on all the appropriate topics in a writing style well-liked by the students and is more than authoritative enough for my requirements
Easy to read and useful for entry level learners in crime investigation
Recommended as additional reading, but not required
This is a really well-written and interesting book that our students will hopefully connect with well. Uses a good range of examples and relevant research.
I found this book lively and engaging, with interesting coverage of the subject area.
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Whilst it was somewhat too specialised to be a core text for forensic and criminal psychology, it is certainly valuable reading for any student of such a discipline...
Interesting coverage of the subject area. Recommended as additional reading
My profiling class is very specific and this just didn't quite fit it.
Interesting read
throughout the book there are interesting articles that relate to the study my learners have to complete in certain modules, especially on difference and diversity and assumptions a great book to use for reference in study and in professional parctice.
This is a very interesting book which identifies key aspects using excellent examples. Very good for students with a keen interest in profiling. Have recommended this issue to my students.