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Book SynopsisForensic 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. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil and juvenile/family areas. Each volume 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.Volumes include the following helpful features:- 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- Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference- Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topicIn making recommendations for best practice, authors co
Table of ContentsFOUNDATION ; Chapter 1: The Legal Context ; Chapter 2: Forensic Mental Health Concepts ; Chapter 3: Empirical Foundations and Limits ; APPLICATION ; Chapter 4 : Preparation for the Evaluation ; Chapter 5: Data Collection ; Chapter 6: Interpretation ; Chapter 7: Report Writing and Testimony ; References ; Tests and Specialized Tools ; Cases and Statutes ; Key Terms ; Index ; About the Authors
