The Ethical Practice of Forensic Psychology: A Casebook (American Psychology-Law Society Series) provides a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking to enhance their ethical practice in the field. Edited by Gianni Pirelli, this first edition offers an essential resource that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, particularly within the context of forensic psychology.

Highlighting the ethical standards and guidelines established by the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (EPPCC) and the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology (SGFP), this casebook serves as a practical tool. It introduces readers to these crucial frameworks through a series of forensic case vignettes, each accompanied by insightful commentary from leading experts in the field.

By adopting a best-practices model that emphasizes empirically supported decision-making, the book encourages readers to engage deeply with ethical dilemmas. Its distinctive feature lies in its comprehensive coverage, integrating a review of relevant empirical literature and case law/legal statutes alongside detailed ethical scenarios. This multifaceted approach ensures that practitioners are well-prepared to navigate complex ethical challenges they may encounter in their work.

Targeted at a diverse audience including academics, psychology graduate and post-doctoral students, trainees, practitioners, mental health counselors, social workers, and legal professionals, this casebook stands as an indispensable reference for anyone committed to the ethical practice of forensic psychology. With its timely publication in November 2016, it fills a critical gap in the literature, offering a much-needed contemporary guide for those seeking to enhance their professional competence.