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(p. 151) Report Writing and Testimony
Author(s):

Ivan Kruh

and Thomas Grisso

DOI:
10.1093/med:psych/9780195322644.003.0007
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date: 21 October 2019

Chapter 7 outlines report writing and testimony. It details the different aspects of an SVP evaluation report or testimony, such as introductory elements, background information, mental condition, risk assessment, communicating to the court about risk, types of risk, and risk management, as well as limitations and the ultimate legal issue.

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