Overview

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 evaluationsTips for best practice and cautions against common pitfallsHighlighting of relevant case law and statutesSeparate list of assessment tools for easy referenceHelpful 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.

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Author:   Kirk Heilbrun (Professor, Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.10cm
Weight:   0.236kg
ISBN:  

9780195369816

ISBN 10:   0195369815
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   14 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

FOUNDATION Chapter 1 The Legal Context Chapter 2 Forensic Mental Health Concepts Chapter 3 Empirical Foundations and Limits APPLICATION Chapter 4 Preparation for the Evaluation Chapter 5 Data Collection Chapter 6 Interpretation Chapter 7 Report Writing and Testimony References Tests and Specialized Tools Cases and Statutes Key Terms Index About the Author

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<br> This small volume...is remarkable...this is a superb little volume that will be of tremendous assistance in assessments for future violence, for students and experienced practitioners alike. --PsycCRITIQUES<br>

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

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