Criminal psychology

"Criminal psychologists work with law enforcement and the courts to inform the legal process and discover causes and solutions for crime and criminal behavior. They can work for the court system, or for a law enforcement agency. One of the best-known duties of a criminal psychologist is criminal profiler, a process where traits of a criminal suspect can be identified and used to solve crimes. Criminal psychology is a relatively new field, emerging in the late 19th century. From the impact of child abuse and neglect on future potential criminal behavior to uncovering the way that criminals identify and target their victims, criminal psychology is a vital field that will continue to play an important part in justice and mental health. From neuroscience to counseling victims of crimes, criminal psychologists perform valuable and fascinating work"--Back cover.