Includes bibliographical references and index.

The history of forensic psychology -- Constitutional law and what forensic psychologists need to know -- How they met : behavior and the law -- Criminal matters : ethics, types of crimes, and criminal cases -- The forensic psychologist's role in civil cases : experts, juries & research -- The forensic psychologist's role in family court -- The forensic psychologist's role in the juvenile justice system -- The roles of the forensic psychologist and the lawyer -- The growing future of forensic psychology.