A Beginners Guide to Offender Profiling - Teresa Clyne - author and lecturer

The guide provides clear and concise information on central issues such as the origins of criminal profiling from the American Top Down Theories of Offenders behaviours and actions to the UKs Bottom Up Theories, it has its roots in FBI profiling methodology and limitations of profiling are also explained to the reader.

If you are interested in criminal profiling and would like to learn more, An Introduction to Offender Profiling; analysing the Criminal Mind is the perfect place to start.

Have you ever wondered how profilers profile offenders?, how they can gather so much information about a suspect from such things as the age and race and gender of the offender from the crime scene or victims.

Offender Profiling providing a likely description of an offender based on an analysis of
– Crime scene
– The victim
– Other available evidence

Offender Profiling does not solve crime or identify individuals, but it does provide a means of narrowing the range of potential suspects (Holmes & Holmes 1996)

The British method – a ‘bottom-up’ approach to Offender Profiling

Research from “Canter” reveals that the bottom up approach is:
Based on psychological theories and methodologies (cognitive social)
Formulated to show how and why variations in criminal behavior occur
Consistent within actions of offenders

More objective & reliable than the American Top down model. Canter (1980s)

Approaches to profiling – Top Down – The American method
Classification system for several serious crimes, especially rape and murder
For example: murders classified as ‘organised’ or ‘disorganised’

Organised offenders Features:
Planned crimes
Self-control
Covers tracks
Victim is stranger

Characteristics:
Intelligent
Skilled occupation
Socially competent
Angry/depressed

Disorganised Offenders Features:
Unplanned crimes
Haphazard
Leaves clues
Characteristics:
Socially inadequate
Unskilled
First/last born child
Lives alone
Knows victim
Confused/frightened. (Rossiter et al 1988)

A beginner’s guide to Criminology - Teresa Clyne - Author and lecturer

A beginner’s guide to Criminology

This introductory guide focuses on the vital core of criminological theories— theory, method, and criminal behaviour detailed in a clear concise manner which is has at its core plain English for ease of reading and comprehension, therefore ensuring that it is straightforward and will enable readers to more fully comprehend this complex subject, it covers current topics along with historical principles and theories, these are explored to give the reader the basis to understand not only the core of criminology but to form an unbiased subjective opinion on where criminology has come from and where it is going.

It also looks at the effects crime has on society and policy decisions, and the connection between theory and criminal behaviour.

Teresa encourages readers to weigh the evidence and form their own conclusions.

The Life and Crimes of Serial Killers - Teresa Clyne - Author and lecturer

An insight into some of the world’s most infamous killers. Their lives, crimes and trials.

For Centuries we have had both disgust and a fascination for serial killers. There is something about the way their minds work that captivates our own minds, and causes us to want to know more about them.

Did something cause them to commit their crimes, or were they born to kill? Why do they do the things that they do?

There is so much to study and so much to learn when it comes to these grotesque figures and the murders they committed. From the internal workings of their minds to what set them off, it is hard to limit the study of serial killers to just one topic.

This book explores the life and crimes of 11 of the world’s most notorious and deadly killers, including Ireland’s Michael Bambrick.

Learn why serial killers do what they do
Discover the common thread that ties all serial killers together. And more!

‘when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth’ ~ Sherlock Holmes

The Law of Contract - Teresa Clyne - author and lecturer

The Law of Contract

It is assumed that most lay people do not read legal books or journals, etc, simply because they are not interested or don’t have the time. But many people do not read legal books or articles because they assume they would not understand a word of the legalese, and this is unfortunate. Most legal principles are, in fact, highly readable. Yes, they contain some technical legal language and concepts that the average non-lawyer is not familiar with, and this can make them hard to understand.

That is why I have put together these guides. You do not need a law degree to read and understand a the law in Ireland. All you need do is learn a few fairly simple ideas and the definitions of a small number of terms.

This book is intended to be exactly what the title says, a layman’s guide to Irish law, it will have over 5 topics, such as the layman’s guide to Irish law, contract, tort, constitutional, company and criminal law. It is definitely not a primer on law. I discuss only those legal technicalities which I believe are necessary to understand the bulk of what is written. And of course, I should add the usual disclaimer that this is not legal advice

An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology – The Criminal Mind

An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology – The Criminal Mind

Did you know you are more likely to fall victim to a serial killer than you are to win the lottery?

Do you have a burning interest in Psychopaths, serial killers, stalkers, rapists, paedophiles, or offender profiling? If so the fascinating world of criminal and forensic psychology is for you. The introduction to criminal and forensic psychology is suitable for anyone with a desire to learn about the workings of the criminal mind, what motivates an individual to commit crimes, and how investigators collect psychological clues.

This introductory book will provide you with a comprehensive insight into criminal behaviour and the criminal mind. You will develop your understanding of the major theories that seek to explain criminal behaviour especially in relation to violent and sexual crimes. Crime and Criminal behaviour is something that affects everyone.

The question over the Centuries has been, why do some people commit crime? What are the effects of that crime on the community as a whole? Those involved in criminal psychology ask these questions concerning behaviours as part of their career and research paths, this question is often asked by the Gardai, Prison services, Offender institutes and the Judiciary in the course of their jobs.

The law of Tort - Teresa Clyne - Author and lecturer

The law of Tort

A tort is a civil wrong, tort is a French word for wrong, or the Latin word ‘tortum or twisted”, a tort occurs when a person commits a civil wrong against another person causing them damage.  Tortfeasor is the person who commits the tort.  Under tort law, an injured party can bring a civil case to seek compensation for a wrong done to the party or the party’s property.

Simply put; the law of tort is a branch of law which helps people to make a claim for compensation (usually a money payment) from another person who hurts them or their property. For instance, when one driver hurts another driver because he or she was not paying attention (negligent), the driver who caused the hurt (defendant) may have committed a tort.  If a person (plaintiff) is hurt by another person (defendant) they may be able to sue them (civil litigation) and get compensation (usually money).  Most torts are accidents, like car accidents or slippery floors where people can fall down and get hurt.  But some torts are done on purpose.  These are called intentional torts.  For example, if one person punches another person, this could be an intentional tort called battery.

Most torts cause physical harm to people, however, some torts cause damage to property, like a broken window (trespass to property).  Some torts can harm other things, like someone’s reputation or a business.(defamation).

Business law - Teresa Clyne - Author and Lecturer

Business law

Business law (or the law of business organisations) is the area of law concerning companies and other business organisations. This includes corporations, partnerships and other associations which usually carry on some form of economic or charitable activity

If you are a law student or you have, or are thinking about, setting up your own business, this textbook will provide you with an essential grounding in company structure and law within Ireland. The structure of business and the legal requirements for partners, directors, shareholders and company secretaries are crucial in order to ensure that companies stay within the law and avoid costly and potentially devastating leadership mistakes.  Business law is a broad spectrum in Irish law, is utilises various legal principles and doctrines such as the law of Contract, the law of Tort, Company law, Consumer law, the law of Agency, EU law, Employment law and of course, legal theory, jurisprudence and the fundamentals of the Irish legal system.