Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Adults (Best Practice in Forensic Mental Health Assessment) - Couverture souple

Heilbrun, Kirk

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195369815 ISBN 13 : 9780195369816

Editeur : Oxford University Press, USA, 2009

Synopsis

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topicIn making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kirk Heilbrun is Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology, Drexel University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, USA
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195369815
• ISBN 13: 9780195369816
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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