Techniques for interview and interrogation have become even more sophisticated and complex in recent years. With all chapters revised and expanded, the third edition of this bestselling book provides the latest information on establishing credibility as well as interpreting verbal and physical behavior, among other important topics. The text includes two new chapters that address juvenile interrogations and profiling. In addition, all of the existing chapters have been updated to reflect the current state of interrogation and interviewing techniques. This popular title remains essential for criminal justice professionals.

Introduction/Overview of the Process. Preparation and Strategy. Legal Aspects.Memory and False Confessions. Interpretation of Verbal and Physical Behavior. Causes of Denials. Interviewing. Why People Confess. Establishing Credibility/ The Accusation. Reducing Resistance. Denials. Obtaining the Admission. Development of the Admission. The Statement. Ending the Interview. Frequently Asked Questions. Telephone Interviewing. Specialized Interviews.

David Zulawski and Douglas E. Wicklander are co-founders of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates Inc., of Downers Grove, Illinois.