Sentences with phrase «of psychological crime»

Hannah is the author of eight chilling works of psychological crime fiction, including this year's Kind of Cruel.

Not exact matches

First, it presses toward the elimination of any distinction (philosophical, political, and eventually legal) between relatively clear crimes against property and bodies and crimes against (for want of a better term) individual psychological well - being.

The crime would of course be psychological abuse with intent to cause mental illness, diminishing critical thinking and conspiracy to block a child's ent * itlement to a full and wonderful life.

Dr. Kendall - Tackett is a Research Associate at the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in both the Divisions of Health and Trauma Psychology, Associate Editor of the journal Psychological Trauma, and Editor - in - Chief of Clinical Lactation.

Treanor ultimately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault, which is not a sex crime, and was sentenced to three years of probation and a year of psychological counseling, the Post said.

The research, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, reveals that inmates whose faces were rated as low in trustworthiness by independent observers were more likely to have received the death sentence than inmates whose faces were perceived as more trustworthy, even when the inmates were later exonerated of the crime.

However, the relationship between PPFDM and fear did not vary in relation to risk situation, perpetrator gender, or crime type, suggesting that the psychological mechanisms underlying the relationship between perceived risk of victimisation and PPFDM are general in nature.

One disturbing Canadian study published in the journal Psychological Science in January found that researchers were able to convince more than 70 % of college students that they committed crimes in adolescence... when they actually had nothing to do with them.

Thomas Jane and Laurence Fishburne in a very different sort of faceoff, of post-military conflict damaged souls in this PTSD psychological crime thriller.

«I, Tonia» also takes on the themes of a psychological thriller, a crime story, one that involves Tonya Harding, a top - flight, Olympic - level figure skater who was banned from skating for life by a federal judge who found her guilty of interfering with a prosecution.

The Fallen is a great mix of crime film, and supernatural horror with a psychological twist.

A final highlight for me was the little - noted Love Is the Perfect Crime, in which Arnaud and Jean - Marie Larrieu of all people successfully pull off a psychological thriller — admittedly an offbeat one — about a student - bedding lit professor (Mathieu Amalric) who may or may not be responsible for the death of one of his conquests.

Also, in those scenes where he's bald - headed and clean shaven, I swear he looks just like Lars von Trier in The Element of Crime, a film that, unlike Bronson, is an exquisitely fine - tuned psychological meditation on the operation of crime / violence within a decaying socCrime, a film that, unlike Bronson, is an exquisitely fine - tuned psychological meditation on the operation of crime / violence within a decaying soccrime / violence within a decaying society.

Two years after the highly esteemed drama «Clouds of Sils Maria», French writer / director Olivier Assayas tackles a psychological drama / thriller bolstered by crime and spiritualism.

Nevertheless Lucky Luciano is a «cine - inchiesta» more than a fictional biography of the great crime boss although the recreation of the character of Lucky Luciano through the great acting talents of Gian Maria Volontè certainly manages to present something of a psychological portrait of this dark and enigmatic figure.

John du Pont is certainly one of the most interesting true crime figures, perhaps even as eccentric as Robert Durst, so there is a deeper psychological study left here which Team Foxcatcher dives into using interviews and archival footage.

Hong Kong's reigning champion of pyrotechnic mayhem continues to move outside of his comfort zone with the psychological crime drama That Demon Within, but the results fail to hit the mark as poor plotting, loose direction and an increasingly preposterous...

Jerry Jameson's faith - based, crime drama and psychological thriller, Captive, starring Kate Mara and David Oyelowo, is based on the real - life account of the 2005 Atlanta Hostage Hero, Ashley Smith's book Unlikely Angel.

Despite its attempts to construct itself as a crime drama and psychological thriller, rather than exploit a pontificating agenda to appeal a more balanced audience, Captive remains an unsatisfactory account of a notorious real - life event that made headlines around the world, owing to the phenomenal spiritual awakening of a cold - blooded murderer and rapist.

It's a raw psychological thriller centring on two cop brothers, Joe and Chrissie Fairburn, who commit the ultimate crime and soon see their world collapse under the weight of their former Police Chief father's shadow.

Fragments (R for violence, sexuality and profanity) Crime drama chronicles the psychological fallout suffered by the five survivors (Forest Whitaker, Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce and Josh Hutcherson) of a random spree killing in an L.A. diner.

It's a kind of psychological thriller about my character and Vera's character, and the idea of crime and punishment really.

Part psychological drama and part crime thriller, this warped love story leverages its disturbing plot into a mesmerizing and nerve - wracking portrait of a damaged woman forced to reckon with her true nature.

This approach shifts the dramatic focus from being a voyeuristic examination of a crime to the emotional and psychological journey of Rowe's second wife, which allows him an opportunity for redemption.

Elements of the Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense and / or Crime Fiction Genres - structural expectations of readers when reading certain genres, includes some more definitions and resources.

Hachette Books Ireland bought Irish and UK Commonwealth rights for Louise's debut psychological crime novel Red Ribbons, which was shortlisted in this year's Irish Book Awards for Best Crime Novel of the Year crime novel Red Ribbons, which was shortlisted in this year's Irish Book Awards for Best Crime Novel of the Year Crime Novel of the Year 2012.

It's a dark and moody website, and the topics covered there are for people interested in psychological aspects of crimes.

Set in Dublin and Boston in the 1950s, the first novel in the Quirke series brings all the vividness and psychological insight of Booker Prize winner John Banville's fiction to a thrilling, atmospheric crime story.

Strengthening the social inclusion of individuals, the reporting and alerting system was hailed as unique «because it mixes psychological factors with technological innovation and community participation that perfectly integrate the protective and predictive factors against crime.»

Women have always been well represented in the crime genre, but thanks to Gone Girl and the wave of female - penned psychological suspense it inspired, as well as to the wonderful Library of America box set Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s and 1950s, it is no longer possible to think of the genre apart from women's expericrime genre, but thanks to Gone Girl and the wave of female - penned psychological suspense it inspired, as well as to the wonderful Library of America box set Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s and 1950s, it is no longer possible to think of the genre apart from women's experiCrime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s and 1950s, it is no longer possible to think of the genre apart from women's experience.

Ruth Rendell was a award winning British writer of police procedurals and psychological crime thrillers.

Taunton Literature Festival Monday 13th November I'm looking forward to being on the crime panel alongside festival organiser and novelist Lionel Ward, proprietor of Brendon Books, and Sanjida Ray, psychological thriller writer longlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award.

LOUISE PHILLIPS is the author of four bestselling psychological crime thrillers.

While the increase in crimes is directly related to bad economic conditions, the psychological aspect of the issue should also be addressed.

In 2010, she moved to Thomas Dunne Books / Minotaur where she published a wide range of female - oriented crime fiction, from cozies and traditional mysteries to police procedurals to psychological suspense.

Original artworks and commentary by Mark Tansey (b. 1949), whose large scale monochromatic allegories reference the art of photography, a pivotal technology in the reproduction and dissemination of popular images; John Currin (b. 1962), who has referenced the art of Norman Rockwell, and whose provocative figural paintings reflect upon domestic and social themes that were prevalent, though differently portrayed, in the mid-twentieth century; Vincent Desiderio (b. 1955), whose dark intellectual melodramas re-imagine scenes of crime and adventure from pulp fiction; Lucien Freud (1922 - 2011), the painter of deeply psychological works that examine the relationship of artist and model; and Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), son of noted painter Andrew Wyeth and grandson of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, whose images convey stories real and imagined, among other artists, will be featured in the exhibition and its accompanying catalogue.

Commenting on the campaign Andrew Wallis OBE, CEO of Unseen said: «Often this crime and the exploitation of people is hidden in plain sight and the psychological chains that hold people in situations of modern slavery are very real.

You may also make a Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim if you suffer injury (physical or psychological) as a victim of a crime.

Proceeding in this manner assists with the accurate recall of information related to the crime and allows for emotional and psychological closure.

Includes reports of psychological news and publications on such topics as witness issues, victimology, homicide, sexual crime, aggression, crime reduction, rehabilitation of offenders and PTSD, as well as research from other disciplines that may be relevant (e.g., forensic linguistics, psychiatry, criminology).

«Especially if you're a complainant who has actually been a victim of a crime, one could only imagine the psychological effect that delays have, and that can result in revictimization over the months and years leading to a trial.»

However, that's the case in our culture and, from a logic point of view, it makes sense if adultery was a crime in some cultures that value marriage differently and where it causes major psychological harm.

«Generally, we establish categories of benefits for people, families of those who were killed, for people who were injured and for those who were present or suffered psychological trauma,» Jeff Dion, of the National Center for Victims of Crime, said.

7/2011 to Present Benchmark Human Services, Nantucket, MA Behavior Analyst • Interview patients regarding their present, past and future aspirations in a bid to understand their motivations • Take notes to refer to during the assessment period • Measure specific influences such as environment and family life to determine cause of behavioral problems • Create psychological profiles for each patient to determine extent of behavior problems • Devise and implement programs to address behavior problems • Act as part of a coordinated care team to provide oral medication to patients • Monitor patients» progress and note down any significant changes for better or worse • Assist patients with chemical dependency issues to come to terms with their addiction through counseling services • Provide a one - on - one to patients with criminal backgrounds • Assist crime investigations by creating psychological profiles of criminals to determine motive and mode of operation

Forensic psychology deals with the psychological aspects of a crime or civil action.

Felitti and colleagues1 first described ACEs and defined it as exposure to psychological, physical or sexual abuse, and household dysfunction including substance abuse (problem drinking / alcoholic and / or street drugs), mental illness, a mother treated violently and criminal behaviour in the household.1 Along with the initial ACE study, other studies have characterised ACEs as neglect, parental separation, loss of family members or friends, long - term financial adversity and witness to violence.2 3 From the original cohort of 9508 American adults, more than half of respondents (52 %) experienced at least one adverse childhood event.1 Since the original cohort, ACE exposures have been investigated globally revealing comparable prevalence to the original cohort.4 5 More recently in 2014, a survey of 4000 American children found that 60.8 % of children had at least one form of direct experience of violence, crime or abuse.6 The ACE study precipitated interest in the health conditions of adults maltreated as children as it revealed links to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmune diseases, heart, lung and liver diseases, and cancer in adulthood.1 Since then, further evidence has revealed relationships between ACEs and physical and mental health outcomes, such as increased risk of substance abuse, suicide and premature mortality.4 7

The alienated parent is accused of a crime they did not commit, suffering severe psychological damage while having to defend their innocence.

We strive to «Extend the Vision» and «Reach Every Victim» by providing comprehensive psychological care and counseling services for victims of crime in the San Gabriel Valley, East Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Our strengths lie in VA behavioral health services, substance abuse counseling, psychological assessment and treatment for victims of crime, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.

The Children's Rights Council argued in support of the District's joint custody legislation that «regardless of the social ill under consideration, whether it be psychological / emotional, crime, substance abuse....