Investigative Interviewing: Psychology and Practice: 11 (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) - Softcover

Milne, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471987298 ISBN 13: 9780471987291

Publisher: Wiley, 1999

Synopsis

Well-informed and skilled interviewing is a key factor in dealing with suspects, victims and witnesses. Experienced police and investigators know this from their own practice, and there is now a substantial body of research and theory in psychology which supports this practice and can guide both training and the development of investigative work. The purpose of this book is to provide a concise and clearly written guide to the psychological concepts and research-based knowledge that can support and guide investigative interviewing. It deals in particular with: good basic practice and methods for investigative interviewing how to deal with false confessions and unreliable or incomplete witness information the special problems of interviewing children and other vulnerable people the process of interviewing suspects, victims, witnesses, complainants and colleagues This book will be of interest and value to a wide range of professionals involved in training and practice in the police or other agencies, as well as social workers,lawyers, psychologists and psychiatrists involved in forensic work. "The strength of this book lies in its relevance for both practice and research in investigative interviewing, not only in Britain but internationally. Based on psychological theory and research, it provides practitioners with a wealth of information and specific guidelines to help improve their interviewing skills. Researchers are challenged to address some of the, as yet, unanswered questions." Janet Jackson, Netherlands Institute for the Study of Criminality and Law Enforcement, Leiden, The Netherlands This book is published in the Wiley Series in the Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law Series Editors: professor Professor Graham Davies University of Leicester, UK, and Professor Ray Bull University of Portsmouth, UK

About this title

Review:

..."an excellent source book..."
-- Legal Criminological Psychology, September 2000

"The timeliness of this book cannot be overstated in an investigative environment... The topic of the book, then, is not just important it is vital. It is strongly recommended..."
--Expert Evidence, Vol. 77, 1999

Synopsis:

This book provides a concise, practical guide to investigative interviewing based on psychological theory and research. It explains why certain guidelines should be followed and describes the underlying rationale for the investigative interviewing of any person, be they a suspect, witness, victim, complainant, or colleague. The book outlines what psychologists presently know about the most effective ways of interviewing witnesses/victims and suspects of all ages, including vulnerable groups.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0471987298
• ISBN 13: 9780471987291
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240