Hicks, Scotia J.

Criminal profiling developing an effective science and practice Scotia J. Hicks, Bruce D. Sales. - Washington, DC American Psychological Association c2006. - x, 293 p. ill. 27 cm. - Law and public policy .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-272) and indexes.

The roots of modern profiling -- Profiling today -- Current nonscientific models of profiling -- Problems with nonscientific profiling models -- The current model of scientific profiling -- Problems with the scientific model of profiling -- The future of profiling -- From goals to theory -- Crime scene evidence -- Offender characteristics : the constructs of motives, personality, and behavior -- Motive and behavior -- Personality and behavior -- A scientific model of profiling -- Steps toward testing a scientific model of profiling -- Conclusion: recommendations for practice.

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Criminal behavior, Prediction of
EnquĂȘtes criminelles--Aspect psychologique.
Profilage criminel.
Criminal investigation.--Psychological aspects.

HV8073.5 / .H53 2006

363.258 / H6311c