Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists are increasingly asked to
provide expertise to courts and attorneys in the criminal justice
system. To do so effectively, they must stay abreast of important
advances in the understanding of legal standards as well as new
developments in sophisticated measures and the methods for their
assessment. Fundamentals of Forensic Practice is designed to
address the critical issues that are faced by mental health experts
in their role of conducting assessments, presenting findings, and
preparing for challenges to admissibility and credibility.
Uniquely practical and comprehensive, this volume
operationalizes legal standards and describes empirically validated
methods for their evaluation. Not only is this essential for mental
health professionals, but it is equally valuable to criminal
attorneys. Lawyers require both clinical knowledge and
understanding of legal standards in order to prepare their own
experts and to challenge those on the opposing side. For both
clinical and legal experts Fundamentals of Forensic Practice offers
a full view of all phases of criminal proceedings:
- Pretriala "diversion, determinations of bail, waivers of
Miranda rights, and the capacity to consent to searches.
- Triala "competency to stand rial and criminal responsibility.
Beyond insanity, the latter addresses mens rea, automatism, and
psychological context evidence, such as battered-woman
syndrome.
- Post-triala "sentencing, capital sentencing, competency to be
executed, and other post-conviction issues.
Other key features include:
- Chapters on specific criminal issues in a consistent format,
with comprehensive coverage of legal standardsand relevant clinical
methods
- Guidelines for conducting more effective forensic
evaluations
- In-depth coverage of specialized assessments, eg. malingering,
sexual predator cases, and the insanity defense.
- A detailed overview of direct and cross-examination
strategies
This book is the second collaboration between Rogers and Shuman.
As individual authors, each received the American Psychiatric
Associationa (TM)s prestigious Guttmacher Award for their
outstanding contributions to forensic psychiatry.
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