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Synthesize this week's Learning Resources and the empirical literature you identified to address the following:
- What is your current understanding of crime scene profiling?
- Explain the similarities and differences between past and present scientific approaches to crime scene profiling.
- Explain the strengths and limitations of past and present scientific approaches to crime scene profiling.
- Describe two (2) or more ways to improve the practice of crime scene profiling.
Use in-text citations.
References
Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. M. (2013). Criminal and behavioral profiling: Theory, research and practice. SAGE Publications.
Homant, R. J., & Kennedy, D. B. (1998). Psychological aspects of crime scene profiling: Validity research Download Psychological aspects of crime scene profiling: Validity research. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 25(3), 319-343.
Muller, D. A. (2000). Criminal profiling: Real science or just wishful thinking?Links to an external site. Homicide Studies, 4(3), 234-264.
Empirical Literature Identified
Petherick, W., & Brooks, N. (2021). Reframing criminal profiling: A guide for integrated practice. Psychiatry, Psychology, and Law, 28(5), 694-710.
Deslauriers-Varin, N., Fortin, F.(2021) Improving Efficiency and Understanding of Criminal Investigations: Toward an Evidence-Based Approach. J Police Crim Psych 36, 635-638.