Overview

At the heart of countless crimes lie the mysteries of the human mind. In this eye-opening book, Dr. Cheryl Paradis draws back the curtain on the fascinating world of forensic psychology, and revisits the most notorious and puzzling cases she has handled in her multifaceted career. Her riveting, sometimes shocking stories reveal the crucial and often surprising role forensic psychology plays in the pursuit of justice--in which the accused may truly believe their own bizarre lies, creating a world that pushes them into committing horrific, violent crimes. Join Dr. Paradis in a stark concrete cell with the indicted as she takes on the daunting task of mapping the suspect's madness or exposing it as fakery. Take a front-row seat in a tense, packed courtroom, where her testimony can determine an individual's fate--or if justice will be truly served.

Full Product Details

9798200334117

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Callie Beaulieu, audiobook narrator, has been an actress for several decades. Classically trained, she is predominantly a theater actress, and her work has been seen around the country. She is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. Cheryl Paradis, PsyD, has more than twenty years' experience as a forensic psychologist, and has evaluated thousands of seriously mentally ill and violent individuals. As an expert in psychological and neuropsychological testing, she has testified in both the New York State and federal court systems. She specializes in the assessment of Competency to Proceed to Trial, Competency to waive Miranda rights, and Criminal Responsibility-including insanity, extreme emotional disturbance, and diminished capacity. Her research and writings have been published in journals such as Psychiatric Services, Transcultural Psychiatry, and the Journal of Psychiatry & Law. Currently an associate professor of psychology at Marymount Manhattan College, where she is the coordinator of the Forensic Psychology Minor, she is also a clinical associate professor at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available