Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation by Thomas Strentz

Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation by Thomas Strentz

Focusing on the psychological makeup and motivation of the hostage taker, the victim, and the negotiator, this work equips offers information that allows for fast, safe and accurate decision making. It describes how to react when dealing with suicidal hostage-takers, police-assisted suicide and crisis negotiations in a correctional setting.

"Strentz combines a wide range of hands-on experiences, respect for the wisdom of some psychological concepts, and knowledge of psychopathology to give some valid, helpful advice to those who are faced with a precarious hostage or other crisis situationHe has been there and "done it." Yet he has also, through graduate work and expert coaching, learned to use psychological insights to determine an appropriate course of intervention and attain a successful outcome."
— Charles Bahn, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 51, No. 45, 2006

"…very insightful, and comprehensive. It is a great book to "carry in your CNT bag" as you give excellent recommendations on strategies to utilize when negotiating with disturbed individuals. [The author's] sense of humor throughout the book is priceless."
— Sandy Terhune, Ph.D., Santa Monica Police Department, California, USA

"…a long overdue reference book for crisis negotiators. …Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiations should be mandatory reading for any crisis negotiator who considers him/herself a professional."
— Russ Moore, Sergeant, San Diego Sheriff Department

" … the real gem of the book, and the reason it can be seen as a manual to have at a hostage scene, is the second section.　 Strenz goes into how to negotiate and what to say to different types of hostage takers.　 He delves into what you say to an adolescent hostage taker, a suicidal hostage taker, an inadequate personality, a paranoid schiz, a bipolar hostage taker, an extremist, even a police assisted suicide who takes hostages.　 This section is worth its weight in gold because he not only gives you the rationale, he gives you lists on where to go with a negotiation and what to say and not to say.　 This is the brilliance of Strenz’s organization."
— Gary S. Aumiller, Ph.D., Executive Director Society for Police and Criminal Psychology

"Reading his book is a little like his seminar, except to see the material in a manual format makes it more alive and gives the reader confidence that they know where to go for answers if ever they find themselves negotiating for the lives of others. He organized material to make it useful even at the scene of a hostage situation. So if you want a good read and a good reference in the area of operational work, order Thomas Strenz Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation. You will not be disappointed."

— Society for Police and Criminal Psychology, May 2011

Thomas Strentz, PhD, is a professional anti-terrorism expert specializing in hostage negotiations, negotiator instruction, and hostage survival. A veteran of twenty-one years in the FBI, he designed, developed, and directed their hostage negotiations program and is now a consultant, trainer, and expert witness. He has been involved in resolving numerous terrorist situations worldwide.

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ISBN 13	9780849339974
ISBN 10	0849339979
Title	Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation
Author	Thomas Strentz
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2005-10-14
Number of pages	296
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