Optional Paper - II: Criminal Psychology
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University, Jaipur · LL.B. Semester 4 · 4.5.4
Unit I — INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
1.1 Concept, Nature and Scope of Criminal Psychology: Meaning, scope, relevance and historical evolution of criminal psychology · 1.2 Distinction and interrelationship between Criminal Psychology, Criminology, Forensic Psychology and Correctional Psychology · 1.3 Mental illness, substance abuse and their relationship with criminal behaviour · 1.4 Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Crimel and its influence on criminal conduct · 1.5 Psychological explanations of aggression and violent behaviour
Unit II — THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
2.1 Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic explanations of criminal behaviour · 2.2 Behaviourist theories and cognitive approaches to crime · 2.3 Role of environment, learning and social interaction in criminal behaviour · 2.4 Humanistic explanations and individual-centred approaches to criminality · 2.5 Personality disorders, offending behaviour and neuro-biological approaches to crime.
Unit III — CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATION
3.1 Psychological theories explaining juvenile delinquency and criminal development · 3.2 Offenders with Mental Illness: Law and Policy · 3.3 Application of Psychology in Criminal Justice System; police investigation and judicial proceedings. · 3.4 Psychological Assessment and Offender Profiling · 3.5 Psychological perspectives on Women Offenders and Victims of Crime
Unit IV — CORRECTIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
4.1 Introduction to Correctional Psychology; Concept, scope and objectives of correctional psychology · 4.2 Psychological Management of Prisons and Offenders · 4.3 Psychological effects of incarceration on prisoners · 4.4 Offender Treatment and Intervention Programmes; Therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment approaches for offenders · 4.5 Psychological foundations of crime prevention, rehabilitation and restorative justice mechanisms.