Criminal Psychology

Criminal Psychology by Navin Kumar provides a clear and insightful exploration of the psychological factors that influence criminal behaviour and decision-making. Written with academic precision and accessibility, the book bridges the disciplines of law, criminology, and behavioural science, offering students a deeper understanding of how psychological processes interact with crime and the criminal justice system.

The text examines core areas such as personality and criminality, motivation, cognitive patterns, emotional triggers, mental disorders, juvenile delinquency, profiling techniques, and psychological assessment of offenders. It also discusses the role of psychology in investigation, interrogation, eyewitness reliability, sentencing, and rehabilitation, supported by contemporary research and case-based illustrations.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive introduction to psychological theories related to criminal behaviour.
• Covers mental health aspects, including disorders associated with offending patterns.
• Discusses juvenile delinquency, personality traits, and cognitive influences on crime.
• Explores forensic applications such as profiling, interrogation, and eyewitness psychology.
• Connects psychology with legal processes, including sentencing and rehabilitation.
• Useful for law, criminology, and psychology students, and competitive exam preparation.
• Supports academic learning with clear explanations and practical illustrations.

Ideal for LL.B and LL.M students, criminology and psychology learners, judiciary aspirants, forensic professionals, and researchers, this book serves as a foundational resource for understanding the behavioural dimensions of crime and offender management in India.