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Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial
Zapf, Patricia A.; Roesch, Ronald
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Description for Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial
Paperback. Series: Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMK; LNF; MMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 258.
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. 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 ... Read more
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. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195323054
SKU
V9780195323054
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About Zapf, Patricia A.; Roesch, Ronald
Patricia Zapf is Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Lithia, FL. Ronald Roesch is Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University in Canada.
Reviews for Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial
"This is an excellent book that provides a concise overview of evaluating competence to stand trial. The authors highlight the most important points and walk readers through the evaluation and testimony process, combining research with practice. Novice clinicians will gain much from the insights in this book, and seasoned veterans will not be disappointed."
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