This book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of hypnosis in the forensic setting, enriched by detailed clinical case material. Arguing that the existing psychological and legal literature fails to address many of the "grey areas" for practitioners of hypnosis with witnesses and victims of crime, the authors aim to illuminate the full complexity of the ethical, legal, and professional issues involved. They offer detailed procedural guidelines ? highlighting issues such as recovered memories, faking, and the rights of hypnosis subjects ? to help practitioners cope with the demands of criminal and legal investigations and to ensure the welfare and well?being of subjects.
Kevin M. McConkey is Professor of Psychology and Head, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. A graduate of the University of Queensland, he has held academic positions in Australia, Canada, and the United States. Professor McConkey is a Fellow and has served as President of the Australian Psychological Society.
Peter W. Sheehan is Professor of Psychology and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Postgraduate Studies), University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. A graduate of the University of Sydney, he has held academic positions in Australia and the United States. Professor Sheehan is an Honorary Fellow and has served as President of the Australian Psychological Society; he is a Fellow and has served as President of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; and he has received the Order of Australia for services to education, research, and psychology.
Kevin M. McConkey, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Head of the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.