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With its focus on the connection between health and mental health
symptoms, this seminal, groundbreaking work continues to forge new
directions in the field of domestic violence. Describing a
condition that is the basis for the battered woman defence - cited
in cases of psychically- and psychologically-abused women who have
killed their abusers - it continues to be used as a defence to
explain premeditated assault or murder. Completely updated, the
fourth edition reflects the significant changes in the field since
the book was last published, incorporating ACA Guidelines on Health
Care and Domestic Violence and data from the Adverse Childhood
Experiences Study. It examines new research regarding battered
women in other countries and multicultural groups, and includes
several new chapters addressing issues ranging from murder-suicide
in domestic violence cases to proposed legislation and
Congressional resolutions. The fourth edition provides new findings
worldwide that reinforce the cycle theory of violence. It reflects
new research on traumatic responses, and addresses Trauma-Informed
and Specific Psychotherapy, interventions with youth in juvenile
detention centres, information from government task forces
regarding children exposed to violence and juvenile justice, and
new findings regarding the application of psychology to the legal
system. Entirely new to the fourth edition is a section about
reforming family court and divorce presumptions. This is crucial
reading for nearly all health and mental health workers who may be
called upon to ask clients about experiences of domestic violence
and must respond knowledgably and effectively. New to the fourth
edition: Fully revised and updated. Incorporates ACA Guidelines on
Health Care and Domestic Violence. Includes data from the Adverse
Childhood Experiences Study. Addresses findings regarding battered
women in other countries/multicultural groups. New chapter on
murder/suicide in domestic violence cases. New chapter on trauma
treatment for victims of IPV. New chapter on interventions in
juvenile detention centres according to recent reforms. New chapter
on human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children. New
chapter on elder abuse. New chapter on false confessions of
battered women. New chapter on Immigration and Violence Against
Women Act. New chapter about proposed legislation and Congressional
resolutions. Key Features: Addresses myths and science of domestic
violence. Examines the interaction of IPV and other family
violence. Presents best-practice intervention strategies. Discusses
application of psychology to the legal system. Covers preventative
measures.
Emanating from a working group of the American Psychological
Association, this comprehensive volume provides a blueprint for
pandemic preparedness for health and mental health
professionals. It reviews the actual experiences faced by
practitioners during the current Covid crisis, and provides
historical context of past health crises, such as the 1918 flu
epidemic. Lessons learned from previous health disasters are
utilized to provide guidelines and best practices for managing
large scale health crises. The goal of this book is to offer
the tools for health providers to mobilize, collaborate and provide
effective and compassionate services. Relevant to
psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and others,
this volume is an invaluable resource for the present and for the
inevitable pandemics to come.
This timely brief resource introduces a new evidence-based model
for treatment of mentally ill individuals in jails, with emphasis
on community-based options. Forensic mental health experts review
police alternatives to arresting mentally ill persons in
confrontations, the efficacy of problem-solving courts, and
continuity of care between jail and community. The book's
best-practices approach extends to frequently related issues such
as addiction, domestic violence, juvenile considerations, and
trauma and describes successful programs coordinating judicial and
clinical systems. These guidelines for decriminalizing non-violent
behaviors and making appropriate services available to those with
mental problems should also help address issues affecting the
justice system, such as overcrowding. Included in the coverage: The
Best Practices Model. Best practices in law enforcement crisis
interventions with the mentally ill. Problem-solving courts and
therapeutic jurisprudence. Competency restoration programs. A
review of best practices for the treatment of persons with mental
illness in jail. Conclusions, recommendations, and helpful
appendices. With its practical vision for systemic improvement,
Best Practices Model for Intervention with the Mentally Ill in the
Criminal Justice System is progressive reading for practitioners in
the mental health field, especially practitioners working with
inmates, as well as for stakeholders in the law enforcement and
justice systems.
This text provides a complete overview of the applications of
psychology to the law. Incorporating the contributions of social
and clinical psychology, this new text presents the material with
an objective view towards the complete scope of the subject matter.
In its clear coverage of the fundamentals of this field, it is an
invaluable introduction for students, as well as a reference for
practitioners.
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