Embezzlement through a forensic psychology lens

David Curnow

Chapter 9 in Research Handbook on Fraud and Society, 2026, pp 148-165 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Forensic psychology has not had the same impact on white-collar crime as on other types of criminal behaviour. Most Western correctional systems undertake assessment and treatment decisions using the Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) model that considers criminal behaviour through a lens of risk. This chapter considers the application and implications of this model to one type of fraud offending—workplace embezzlement. It applies psychological research and models from a variety of other disciplines to determine how appropriate and effective the RNR Model is to this type of offending. It explores the dimensions of Risk (how likely recidivism is to occur and what its contributing factors are); what criminogenic and non-criminogenic Needs offenders have to address to reduce their risk of offending and how best to Respond to these needs in the most effective manner. The uses and implications of this model for both clinicians and fraud researchers are discussed.

Keywords: Forensic psychology; Embezzlement; Risk Need Responsivity model; Fraud; Risk assessment; Treatment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035348800
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