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PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR THE COURTS
A HANDBOOK FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND LAWYERS |
| By: |
Gary B. Melton, John Petrila, Norman G. Poythress |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£96.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1572309660 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781572309661 |
| Publisher: |
GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2007 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
930 |
| Description: |
Offers a comprehensive discussion of the legal and clinical contexts of forensic assessment, along with guidelines for participating ethically in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. This volume analyzes legal developments concerning the admissibility of expert testimony, the insanity defense, sexual predators, and the death penalty. |
| Synopsis: |
This is the definitive reference and text for both mental health and legal professionals. The authors offer a uniquely comprehensive discussion of the legal and clinical contexts of forensic assessment, along with best-practice guidelines for participating effectively and ethically in a wide range of criminal and civil proceedings. Presented are findings, instruments, and procedures related to criminal and civil competencies, civil commitment, sentencing, personal injury claims, antidiscrimination laws, child custody, juvenile justice, and more. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Guilford Publications |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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