Morton Bard, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Morton Bard

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1924

Date of Death: 04-Dec-1997

Profession: psychologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Morton Bard (born March 7, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York - d.
December 4, 1997) was an American psychologist, known for the research he undertook on the psychology of crime victims.
He was a one-time member of the New York Police Department, a psychologist, and a professor who studied the reactions of crime victims. Bard, in partnership with the police, conducted studies of crime victims (e.g., hostages, rape victims, and the families of murder victims).
He published two volumes on domestic violence and crisis intervention.
He also is recognized for having laid the foundation of victim-focused training into many law enforcement academies and the FBI National Academy.In 1979, Bard co-authored The Crime Victim's Book.
This volume provides practical information on how best to identify and support the needs of crime victims.
The Crime Victim’s Book was considered a "bible" for not only advocates but also crime victims.
He is considered to have been a pivotal critical thinker in the development of the modern discipline of crisis intervention.
He also wrote scholary articles on the training of police officers in the application of different forms of crisis intervention out in the field.