Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial Paperback / softback
by Patricia (Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Zapf, Ronald (Professor of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain, British Columbia Roesch
Part of the Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments series
Paperback / softback
Description
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 topic In 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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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:25/12/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780195323054
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:25/12/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780195323054
