Format:
xxxiii, 608 pages
,
illustrations
,
24 cm
ISBN:
9780190630430
,
0190630434
Series Statement:
American psychology-law society series
Content:
" The Behavioral Science of Firearms focuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes, as well as issues pertaining to violence, suicide, and gun safety. Additional topics include civilian firearm ownership suitability; considerations for relevant professions (such as the military, law enforcement, and corrections); self-care; and more. Concepts are presented via a best-practices model that promotes empirically-supported decision-making. Drawing on a range of arenas such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and law, The Behavioral Science of Firearms is an essential resource for a wide readership, including practitioners, institutional and law enforcement personnel, legislators, and academicians and students in fields such as psychology, criminal justice, and public health. "--
Content:
"This book focuses on how the principles and empirical knowledge within behavioral science can inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. It features a formal framework for the assessment of civilians seeking firearms permits, reinstatement of their firearms subsequent to revocation, and considerations for relevant others"--
Content:
Part I. An Introduction to Firearms: 1. Firearms: A Primer ; 2. Firearm Law and Policy -- Part II. Mental Health, Violence, and Suicide: 3. Mental Health ; 4. Violence ; 5. Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence ; 6. Suicide -- Part III. The Emerging Roles of Medical and Mental Health Professionals in Firearm-Related Matters: 7. Evaluation ; 8. Treatment -- Part IV. Main Findings and Future Directions for Practice, Research and Policy: 9. Main Findings and Future Directions in the Behavioral Science of Firearms
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-585) and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780190630447
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online version Pirelli, Gianni, author Behavioral science of firearms New York : Oxford University Press, 2018
Language:
English
Keywords:
Schusswaffe
;
Verhaltenspsychologie
;
Gewalt
;
Suizid
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