Evaluating Juvenile Transfer and Disposition : Law, Science, and Practice Hardback
by Kirk Heilbrun, David (Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) DeMatteo, Christopher (Montclair State University, NJ, USA) King, Sarah (Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA) Filone
Part of the International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health series
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Description
Focusing on juvenile transfer and disposition evaluations, this volume provides an up-to-date integration of current law, science, and practice with respect to juvenile risk assessment, treatment needs/amenability, and sophistication-maturity.
Included are perspectives relating to international practices, use of specialized assessment tools, and a separate chapter on resentencing following US Supreme Court decisions on juveniles sentenced to mandatory life without parole.
This text will be a useful and comprehensive reference for forensic psychologists and other mental health professionals engaged in juvenile evaluation, as well as legal professionals, juvenile and criminal justice professionals, and others involved with juvenile assessment, decision-making, and rehabilitation.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:366 pages, 8 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/05/2017
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- ISBN:9781138957954
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:366 pages, 8 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/05/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138957954
