What causes people to commit violent crimes? The case studies in
this book enable readers to evaluate the motivations behind crimes
ranging from arson to rape to gang violence. Violent crime remains
a major problem in America: in 2011, there were more than 1.2
million violent crimes committed in the United States. To better
grasp the complex reasons behind this disturbing statistic, author
David J. Thomas-a police officer and forensic
psychologist-conducted an in-depth examination of violent crime to
pinpoint why some individuals intentionally inflict pain and
suffering upon others. In this book, readers are given access to
excerpts from police interviews for each spotlighted crime in the
case studies, offering a unique inside look at the true motivations
of the criminal. The case studies include examples of arson, crimes
against children, gang violence, human trafficking, murder, rape,
and robbery. The work also explores the psychology associated with
each crime, addresses evidence of corresponding personality types,
and delves into victimology. Provides compelling insight into
criminals who commit the acts of robbery, rape, murder, crimes
against children, human trafficking, gang violence, and arson
Presents case studies and unpublished studies to discuss issues
such as victim selection, belief systems, motivations, and decision
making Brings to light the psychological trauma that the victims of
crimes experience and the impact that these experiences have on
their personal and professional lives Allows readers to compare and
contrast the typologies of each of the criminals discussed in the
text as well as the associated theories in order to identify any
commonalities Ideally suited for criminal justice students, police
officers and investigators, private investigators, criminal justice
professors, forensic psychologists, criminologists, and anyone with
an interest in criminal behavior
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