DSM-5 and the Law
Author: Charles L. Scott
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0199368465
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Clinical Evaluations for Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial
Author: Thomas Grisso
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 68
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdjudicative Competence
Author: Norman Godfrey Poythress
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2002-08-31
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780306467905
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdjudicative competence remains an important topic of research and practice in psychology and law. In the five sections of Adjudicative Competence: The MacArthur Studies, the authors present not only a summary of the research of the MacArthur studies on competence but also an examination of the underlying theoretical work of Professor Richard Bonnie. It is the first publication to encapsulate the scope and significance of both the studies themselves and Bonnie's contributions. There is no other source available that addresses this range of topics. Given its breadth and scope, this book will be a "must have" for forensic mental health professionals, an important volume for lawyers, and a vital academic reference work.
Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
Author: Thomas Grisso
Publisher: Professional Resource Press
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780943158518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOf all the different forms of forensic mental health evaluations, the most frequently requested are competency to stand trial evaluations. Dr. Grisso, a preeminent forensic researcher and teacher, has put together a field-tested manual of immense value. It is basic and straightforward, yet sufficiently complete to meet current legal requirements, professional standards, and the realistic demands of a forensic practice. Included are reviews of competency assessment instruments; discussions of ethical issues in competency evaluations of criminal defendants; case examples; and appendices detailing major legal cases, specialized evaluation tools, and reference citations.
Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition
Author: Gary B. Melton
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2007-09-18
Total Pages: 959
ISBN-13: 160623739X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the definitive reference and text for both mental health and legal professionals. The authors offer a uniquely comprehensive discussion of the legal and clinical contexts of forensic assessment, along with best-practice guidelines for participating effectively and ethically in a wide range of criminal and civil proceedings. Presented are findings, instruments, and procedures related to criminal and civil competencies, civil commitment, sentencing, personal injury claims, antidiscrimination laws, child custody, juvenile justice, and more.
Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial
Author: Patricia Zapf
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008-12-19
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 0199724164
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForensic 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.
International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law
Author: Alan R. Felthous
Publisher: LibreDigital
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780470066386
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReflecting the work of an international panel of experts, the International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law offers an in-depth and multidisciplinary look at key aspects of the development and etiology of psychopathic disorders, current methods of intervention, treatment and management, and how these disorders impact decision making in civil and criminal law.
Assessing Trauma in Forensic Contexts
Author: Rafael Art. Javier
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-02-29
Total Pages: 680
ISBN-13: 3030331067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the different ways that trauma is involved in the lives of those who interact with the justice system, and how trauma can be exacerbated in legal settings. It includes both victims and perpetrators in providing a perspective on trauma in general, and a framework that will guide those who evaluate and treat individuals in forensic settings. Comprehensive in scope, it covers key areas such as developmental issues, emotions, linguistic and communication difficulties, and special populations such as veterans, immigrants, abused women, incarcerated individuals, and children. The main objective of this book is to bring trauma to the fore in conducting forensic evaluations in order to understand these cases in greater depth and to provide appropriate interventions for a range of problems. “This masterful book, edited by Rafael Art. Javier, Elizabeth Owen and Jemour A. Maddux, is a refreshing, original, and thoughtful response to these needs, demonstrating – beyond any doubt – why lawyers and forensic mental health professionals must be trauma-informed in all of their relevant work.” –Michael L. Perlin, Esq., New York Law School
Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Fourth Edition
Author: Gary B. Melton
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2017-12-22
Total Pages: 994
ISBN-13: 1462532667
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTens of thousands of readers have relied on this leading text and practitioner reference--now revised and updated--to understand the issues the legal system most commonly asks mental health professionals to address. Highly readable, the volume demystifies the forensic psychological assessment process and provides guidelines for participating effectively and ethically in legal proceedings. Presented are clinical and legal concepts and evidence-based assessment procedures pertaining to criminal and civil competencies, the insanity defense and related doctrines, sentencing, civil commitment, personal injury claims, antidiscrimination laws, child custody, juvenile justice, and other justice-related areas. Case examples, exercises, and a glossary facilitate learning; 19 sample reports illustrate how to conduct and write up thorough, legally admissible evaluations. New to This Edition *Extensively revised to reflect important legal, empirical, and clinical developments. *Increased attention to medical and neuroscientific research. *New protocols relevant to competence, risk assessment, child custody, and mental injury evaluations. *Updates on insanity, sentencing, civil commitment, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security, juvenile and family law, and the admissibility of expert testimony. *Material on immigration law (including a sample report) and international law. *New and revised sample reports.
The Handbook of Forensic Rorschach Assessment
Author: Carl B. Gacono
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 625
ISBN-13: 0805858237
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Handbook of Forensic Rorschach Assessment underscores the unique contribution the Rorschach makes to forensic practice. All of the chapters include the expertise of a licensed practicing forensic psychologist, and offer a systematic approach to personality assessment in presenting use of the Rorschach in specific forensic contexts.
