Handbook of Behavioral Criminology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvi

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2. Overview and Perspectives

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Overview and Introduction

      • Kristin E. Klimley, Michael L. Bourke, Estefania V. Masias, Vincent B. Van Hasselt

      Pages 3-11

   3. Dyadic Conceptualization, Measurement, and Analysis of Family Violence

      • Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Murray A. Straus

      Pages 13-24

   4. Role of Neurobiological Factors

      • Charles J. Golden, Rachel Zachar, Benjamin Lowry, Victor Tran

      Pages 25-42

   5. Psychological Theories of Criminal Behavior

      • Laurence Miller

      Pages 43-62

   6. Behavioral Science Research Methods

      • Stacey A. McCaffrey, Victoria A. Schlaudt, Ryan A. Black

      Pages 63-77

3. Violent Crime by Children and Adolescents

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79

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   2. Animal Cruelty Offenders

      • Tia A. Hoffer, Holly Hargreaves-Cormany

      Pages 81-95

   3. Child and Adolescent Firesetting

      • David J. Kolko, Joanna E. Foster

      Pages 97-112

   4. School Bullying and Cyberbullying: Prevalence, Characteristics, Outcomes, and Prevention

      • Izabela Zych, Anna C. Baldry, David P. Farrington

      Pages 113-138

   5. Child and Adolescent Homicide

      • Dewey G. Cornell, Marisa Malone

      Pages 139-156

4. Homicide

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 157-157

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   2. A Cultural and Psychosocial Perspective on Mass Murder

      • James Garbarino, Danielle Nesi

      Pages 159-177

   3. Maternal Filicide

      • Joy Shelton, Tia A. Hoffer

      Pages 179-200

   4. Homicide-Suicide

      • Vera A. Klinoff

      Pages 201-214

   5. Criminal Investigative Analysis: A Move Toward a Scientific, Multidisciplinary Model

      • Craig N. Ackley

      Pages 215-236

5. Sexual Deviance and Assault

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237

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   2. Sex Work and Adult Prostitution: From Entry to Exit

      • Andrea N. Cimino

      Pages 239-255

   3. Child Sexual Abuse and Molestation: The Spiral of Sexual Abuse

      • Joe Sullivan

      Pages 257-277

This multidisciplinary volume assembles current findings on violent crime, behavioral, biological, and sociological perspectives on its causes, and effective methods of intervention and prevention. Noted experts across diverse fields apply a behavioral criminology lens to examine crimes committed by minors, extremely violent offenses, sexual offending, violence in families, violence in high-risk settings, and crimes of recent and emerging interest. The work of mental health practitioners and researchers is shown informing law enforcement response to crime in interrogation, investigative analysis, hostage negotiations, and other core strategies. In addition, chapters pay special attention to criminal activities that violate traditional geographic boundaries, from cyberstalking to sex trafficking to international terrorism.

Among the topics in the Handbook:

·         Dyadic conceptualization, measurement, and analysis of family violence.

·         School bullying and cyberbullying: prevalence, characteristics, outcomes, and prevention.

·         A cultural and psychological perspective on mass murder.

·         Young people displaying problematic sexual behavior: the research and their words.

·         Child physical abuse and neglect.

·         Criminal interviewing and interrogation in serious crime investigations.

·         Violence in correctional settings.

·         Foundations of threat assessment and management.

The Handbook of Behavioral Criminology is a meticulous resource for researchers in criminology, psychology, sociology, and related fields. It also informs developers of crime prevention programs and practitioners assessing and intervening with criminal clients and in correctional facilities.

• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Adults
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
• Criminal Investigative Analysis
• Epidemiological Findings
• Human Trafficking
• Investigative Uses of Hypnosis
• Neuropsychology of Violence
• Violence in Correctional Settings
• animal cruelty
• behavioral criminology
• behavioral theories
• biological factors
• bullying
• child and adolescent homicide
• cyberbullying
• domestic violence
• family violence
• gang violence
• mass murder
• serial murder

• College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA

  Vincent B. Van Hasselt

• Behavioral Analysis Unit, Investigative Operations Division, United States Marshals Service, Washington, DC, USA

  Michael L. Bourke

Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Family Violence Program at Nova Southeastern University. He is also editor of Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal and Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. Dr. Van Hasselt has served as lecturer and consultant to the FBI’s Behavioral Science, Crisis Negotiation, and Law Enforcement Communication Units, and is part of the Bureau’s Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program. His clinical and research interests are in the areas of crisis and hostage negotiations, police stress and mental health, critical incident response, and the emerging field of behavioral criminology. Dr. Van Hasselt is also a certified police officer with the Plantation, Florida, Police Department.

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