Legal Psychology

Are you in a mixed-orientation marriage where you or your partner identify as LGBTQ+? You’re not alone. Thousands of couples face similar challenges, and while it may feel overwhelming, there is a path to understanding, acceptance, and love. This guide offers practical tools and strategies for navigating the complexities of mixed-orientation marriage, whether you’re dealing with coming out, family dynamics, or legal and financial considerations.

What if the thing someone accused you of… was actually about them? Projection is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—psychological defense mechanisms in human behavior. It's how people unconsciously avoid their own guilt, shame, fear, and desire... by assigning it to you. In this groundbreaking guide, trial lawyer, clinical hypnotherapist, and behavioral strategist Joseph Sapp takes you deep into the psychology of projection—not just to understand it, but to recognize it in real time, respond wisely, and decode the truth beneath the surface. Drawing on decades of courtroom...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elizabeth Loftus A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham Elizabeth Loftus changed the way we understand memory—forever. Her groundbreaking research revealed just how fragile and malleable our recollections can be, challenging the justice system, reshaping therapy, and sparking fierce debates about truth, trauma, and the human mind. In this concise yet rich portrait, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elizabeth Loftus takes you inside the story of a fearless scientist who refused to turn away from uncomfortable truths. From her early academic ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on legal teams in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book focuses on legal teams in organizations. It describes how these teams are assembled, examines their objectives, discusses their value, shows how to manage them, and suggests methods for their improvement. The text is informative and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels. If you are interested in learning about legal teams in organizations, then this book is for you.

Accusations can destroy lives in seconds. Whether whispered in private, posted online, or broadcast across headlines, they hold a unique power in the human psyche: the power to stain, isolate, and redefine someone s identity before facts are ever considered. In the modern world, the accusation has evolved from courtroom proceedings to viral hashtags. Yet the impact remains profoundly human. This chapter explores the origin, function, and transformation of accusations across history, culture, and media and why understanding their anatomy is the first step toward recovery and justice.

How states are making their legal systems more equitable, seen through the story of a Black man falsely imprisoned for thirty years for murder. In 1987, Ben Spencer, a twenty-two-year-old Black man from Dallas, was convicted of murdering white businessman Jeffrey Young—a crime he didn’t...

An accessible guide for activists, educators, and all who are interested in understanding how the prison system oppresses communities and harms individuals. The United States incarcerates more of its residents than any other nation. Though home to 5% of the global population, the United States...

In the remote Highlands of Scotland, a writer’s retreat turns into a nightmare in The Glen Torridon ManuscriptStruggling with writer’s block and mourning her husband's death, Isla MacLeod retreats to her ancestral cottage in the hauntingly beautiful Glen Torridon, seeking peace—and inspiration. But when a mysterious stranger claiming to be family arrives—and begins to manipulate her reality—her sanctuary becomes a deadly trap. As winter storms howl through the rugged Highland landscape, Isla uncovers family secrets buried deep in the shadows—and faces a predator determined to ...

In a world where personal safety is paramount, knowledge is your greatest weapon. Are you ready to take control of your own security and well-being? Dive into the captivating world of "Mastering Your Personal Safety: Unveiling the Secrets of Criminal Psychology" - an empowering eBook that equips you with the essential insights to navigate the complexities of human behavior and safeguard yourself in any situation. Unlock the Mind of a Criminal: Delve into the depths of criminal psychology as we unravel the intricate workings of the criminal mind. Learn to think like a predator, understanding...

Called “the best kind of nonfiction” by Michael Connelly, this riveting new book combines true crime, brain science, and courtroom drama. In 1991, the police were called to East 72nd St. in Manhattan, where a woman's body had fallen from a twelfth-story window. The woman’s husband, Herbert...

This book is part of a series that provides short and simple explanations of different professions. It focuses on lawyers and their specializations including bankruptcy law, intellectual property law, personal injury law, estate law, immigration law, criminal defense law, prosecution law, and family law. Each specialization is described and the necessary education and training are discussed. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

Nobody's Child traces the legal definition of "insanity" back to its inception in Victorian Britain nearly 200 years ago, from when our understanding of the human mind was in its infancy, to today, when questions of race, class, and ability so often determine who is legally "insane" and who is criminally guilty. Vinocour explains how "competency" and "insanity" are creatures of a legal system, not of psychiatric reality, and how, in criminal law, the insanity defense has too often been a luxury of the rich and white.

Step into the untold tales and hidden corners of legal history with "Legal Curiosities," a comprehensive exploration of the most intriguing and unexpected facets of law that shape, challenge, and redefine our world. Embrace a unique intellectual adventure that embarks on a journey across ancient legal codes, uncovers laugh-inducing statutes that still hold sway, and descends into the fast-evolving realm where law meets cutting-edge technology. Imagine discovering laws so outlandish they seem fictional, and precedents so impactful they continue to influence modern jurisprudence. "Legal ...

In the tranquil heart of Indiana, where the rumble of racecars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway punctuated a peaceful suburban rhythm, an unexpected terror shattered the quiet. In September 1978, the town of Speedway became ground zero for a calculated bombing spree that would test the limits of law enforcement, redefine the meaning of safety in small-town America, and launch a decades-long search for justice. The Bomber Next Door: The True Story of the Speedway Bomber is a compelling, meticulously researched true crime narrative that peels back the layers of a case that still ...

FBI profiling can be like seeing the future, learn how with this entertaining short-read. Read the book that predicted it all! Published in January 2017, this booklet accurately predicted much of the Trump presidency. It teaches you how FBI profiling works to predict behavior and then applies profiling to Donald Trump. See for yourself how accurate the predictions were and learn how Donald Trump thinks and acts. Learn how to make accurate predictions for Donald Trump by yourself, as well as predict actions by people with a similar personality type to Trump. And now you get to enjoy seeing ...

This book explores five different organizational topics including legal teams, labor unions, negotiation, record keeping, and employee reviews. Each topic is described and exemplified for better comprehension of the subject matter. The text is informative and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels.

Why do we consider incest wrong, even when it occurs between consenting adults unable to have children? Why are words that gross us out more likely to be deemed "obscene" and denied the protection of the First Amendment? In Objection, psychologists Debra Lieberman and Carlton Patrick examine disgust and its impact on the legal system to show why the things that we find stomach-turning so often become the things that we render unlawful.

This vital, sensitive guide explains the serious issues children face online and how they are impacted by them on a developmental, neurological, social, mental health, and well-being level. Covering technologies used by children aged two through to adulthood, it offers parents and professionals clear, evidence-based information about online harms and their effects and what they can do to support their child.

In this disturbing yet elegant exposé of U.S. penitentiaries and their surrounding communities, Sasha Abramsky shows how American prisons have abandoned their long-held ideal of rehabilitation, often for political reasons. After surveying our current state of affairs-life sentences for...

Emma’s husband is in prison. Emma’s husband claims he is innocent. Emma’s husband is a liar. And he’s not done with her yet.