Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection (Paperback)

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.
This book addresses evaluations for child protection, one of the most delicate legal arenas in which forensic mental examiners play a part. The evaluations are highly specialized, requiring child clinical specialization, a knowledge of the legal and social context, and a thorough understanding of the professional and ethical guidelines for child protection evaluations. This volume provides the foundation that any mental health professional needs when pursuing specialization in evaluating children and parents before the court in child abuse and neglect cases.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Guides to Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	March 2011
Authors:	Karen S. Budd • Jennifer Clark • Mary A Connell
Dimensions:	209 x 143 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-533360-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Forensic medicine Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare
LSN:	0-19-533360-8
Barcode:	9780195333602

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