Screen LibraryHandbook of forensic assessment psychological and psychiatric perspectives /
Forensic mental health experts have gained increasing visibility in the legal arena, particularly in the area of assessment. "Handbook of Forensic Assessment" addresses this topic from a psychiatric as well as psychological perspective. With contributions from leading psychologists and psy...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118093399 |
| Summary: |
Forensic mental health experts have gained increasing visibility in the legal arena, particularly in the area of assessment. "Handbook of Forensic Assessment" addresses this topic from a psychiatric as well as psychological perspective. With contributions from leading psychologists and psychiatrists, this book discusses the interrelationship of the disciplines while offering detailed assessment protocols for a comprehensive range of forensic evaluations. Forensic psychologists are provided with sample reports for selected chapters, demonstrating the integrative as well as independent potenti |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xv, 824 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
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9781118093399 1118093399 9781118027981 1118027981 9781118028001 1118028007 128317572X 9781283175722 |
| Index Number: | RA1151 |
| CLC: | D919.3-62 |
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Criminal matters. Competence to stand trial / Competency to waive Miranda rights / Sentencing / Competency restoration / Sex offender evaluations / Criminal responsibility / Capital litigation : special considerations / Diminished capacity in Federal sentencing / |