Buch, Englisch, 168 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 207 g
Buch, Englisch, 168 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 207 g
Reihe: Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments
ISBN: 978-0-19-537268-7
Verlag: OUP US
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:
BL Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations
BL Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls
BL Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes
BL Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference
BL 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.
Zielgruppe
Forensic psychologists, lawyers, judges, anyone involved in forensic assessment.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Forensik, Rechtsmedizin, Gerichtsmedizin
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
