Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial (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.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments
Release date:	December 2008
First published:	October 2008
Authors:	Patricia Zapf • Ronald Roesch
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	211
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-532305-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Forensic medicine
LSN:	0-19-532305-X
Barcode:	9780195323054

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