Forensic Sciences II

Code:

C309

Acronym:

CFOR I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Forensic Sciences

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S (since 05-02-2024 to 31-07-2024)

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Criminology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
C	61	Oficial Study Plan LC 2023	3	-	6	-
		Oficial Study Plan LC	3	-	6	-
		Oficial Study Plan LC	3	-	6	-
		Oficial Study Plan LC 2023	3	-	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

 - To frame the relation between behavioral sciences and law, especially those that are implicated in the discipline of "forensic psychology"; - Know methods, techniques and tools for psychological evaluation and risk assessment in forensic settings; - Knowing the specificities of psychological assessment in criminal and juvenile delinquency justice systems; - Know the legal framework of expert role - Know the prevailing disorders in forensic psychiatry and its implications for psychiatric forensic expertise- Being able to reflect about the legal, ethical and professional conduct aspects in forensic settings

 

Learning outcomes and competences

- Knowledge about expertise framework- know about the forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry fields; - Know about best practices in forensic psychological assessment; - Acquire basic knowledge and identify the main instruments used in forensic settings ; - Recognize the essential requirements for ethical and professional conduct.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

None

Program

 I - Forensic Psychology • The discipline (history and definitions) • Areas, functions and roles • Relations between psychology and law

II –• Forensic psychological assessment • Assessment in a forensic and clinical context • Relational issues • The assessment process and its clinical and actuarial instruments • Sources of information and use of records • Interviews • Psychological tests • Criminal recidivism risk assessment tools

III – Forensic psychological expertise • The function of an expert and expert reports • Ethical and deontological issues

IV – Psychological assessment in penal law and juvenile justice systems • Social and psychological reports and expertise on personality • Assessment of witness capacity • Assessment of victims of mistreatment and sexual abuse

Mandatory literature

Andrews D. A. 1941-; The^psychology of criminal conduct. ISBN: 1-59345-321-3
Blackburn Ronald; The^psychology of criminal conduct. ISBN: 0-471-96175-2
Hess Allen K. 340; The^handbook of forensic psychology. ISBN: 0-471-17771-7
Ackerman Marc J.; Essentials of forensic psychological assessment. ISBN: 0-471-33186-4
Bartol Curt R. 1940-; Psychology and law. ISBN: 0-534-16320-3
Fonseca António Castro 340; Psicologia e justiça. ISBN: 978-972-40-3728-8
Matos Marlene 340; Manual de psicologia forense. ISBN: 978-989-8333-07-0
Fonseca, A. Castro...[et al.]; Psicologia forense. ISBN: 9789724028538
Gunn John; Forensic psychiatry. ISBN: 0-7506-2317-9
Andrews Don A.; The^level of service inventory-revised (LSI-R)
Hare Robert D.; Psychopathy checklist-revised (PCL-R)
Towl Graham J. 070; Dictionary of forensic psychology. ISBN: 978-1-84392-295-7
Patrick, C. J.; The Handbook of Psychopathy, The Guilford Press, 2006. ISBN: 1-59-385591-5
Halligan, P. W.; Handbook of Clinical Neuropsychology, Oxford University Press., 2003. ISBN: 0-19-850801-8
Brown Jennifer M. 340; The^Cambridge handbook of forensic psychology. ISBN: 978-0521-87809-8
McGuire James; Understanding psychology and crime. ISBN: 0-335-21119-4
Cardoso Carlos Mota; Nódoas na alma. ISBN: 978-989-616-240-5
Hilton N. Zoe; Risk assessment for domestically violent men. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0466-3
Towl Graham J. 070; Dictionary of forensic psychology. ISBN: 978-1-84392-295-7
Hollin Clive R.; Psychology and crime
Bartol Curt R. 1940- 340; Current perspectives in forensic psychology and criminal behavior. ISBN: 978-1-4129-9244-2
Doren Dennis M.; Evaluating sex offenders. ISBN: 0-7619-2114-1
Simões Mário R. 570; Psicologia forense. ISBN: 978-989-693-076-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes, in which the exposition of theoretical knowledge will be combined with practical exercises.

In the practical exercises, during which students will be organized in small groups, particular emphasis will be given to issues related to psychological and risk assessment in forensic settings. Simulated exercises include evaluation processes, data collection (interviews, standardized tools) and reports.

During laboratorial classes, students will practice the use of the specific instruments.

The continuous evaluation will consider a written report, as well as its presentation during classes.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	77,00
Frequência das aulas	55,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with current regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

(CE*0,3)+(E*0,7) CE - Continuous Evaluation; E - Exams

Examinations or Special Assignments

None

Internship work/project

None

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In accordance with current regulations.

Classification improvement

In accordance with current regulations.

Observations

None