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This online resource provides a detailed "how-to" for practitioners, including information on data collection, interpretation, report writing and expert testimony. Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines, and this title presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA in evaluating waiving Miranda rights.Less

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines, and this online reference 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. It includes 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, and separate list of assessment tools for easy reference. In making recommendations for best practice, it considers empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards, and offers invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.Less

This online resource addresses the evaluation of criminals for capital sentencing, and looks at the history and importance of this process, the legal standards and the procedure for applying this evaluation in court. Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This title presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA used in evaluating criminals for sentencing, and covers the best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation.Less

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. Each title 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. Child custody cases represent one of the most complex areas of forensic mental health assessment. The evaluations are highly specialized, requiring expertise in child development and psychopathology and a thorough understanding of the professional and ethical guidelines for child custody evaluations. This online title, written by two child custody examiners with years of experience and an exceptional depth of understanding of the area, synthesizes the highest quality of work in the field to articulate the best practices for these evaluations based upon professional guidelines, law, and research.Less

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. Each title 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. Evaluation for Civil Commitment gives readers comprehensive overview of the laws, policies, and evaluation practices focused on the civil commitment of persons with mental illness. This title also provides ethical, clinical, and practical guidance for the clinician's role in such proceedings, including a summary of best practices for gathering information relevant to civil commitment hearings and providing testimony.Less

This online resource considers the legal, ethical and assessment issues that arise when forensic mental health professionals are asked to evaluate the capacity of adults to make independent decisions about the management of their personal and financial affairs. As the population ages, the competence of those who are elderly and mentally infirmed may be challenged more and more frequently, and this online guide will be an invaluable resource for those involved in assessing that competence.Less

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. Each title 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. This guide addresses the assessment of personal injury claims, and explores the history and importance of this process, the legal standards and the procedure for applying this assessment in court. Established empirical foundations from the behavioral, social, and medical sciences are then presented. Finally, it provides a detailed "how-to" for practitioners, including information on data collection, interpretation, report writing and expert testimony.Less

Part of the successful Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessment series, this online resource provides helpful step-by-step information on performing violence risk assessments using a user-friendly format that includes bulleted lists, helpful tips, and key issues to avoid.Less

In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards, and this online resource offers invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations. It places juvenile risk assessment within the context of FMHA for juveniles, so those using it will find it particularly useful to incorporate into their evaluations of risk and needs for adolescents in the juvenile justice system.Less

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. Each title 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. This online title addresses the evaluation of damage for discrimination or harassment claims. Specific ethical issues that may arise when conducting these assessments are discussed, along with suggestions to address and resolve them. A helpful review of empirical research related to the frequency and types of workplace discrimination and its potential effects on employees is also included.Less