Evaluation for risk of violence in juveniles [electronic resource] / Robert D. Hoge and D.A. Andrews.
2010
HV9069 .E93 2010eb
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Title
Evaluation for risk of violence in juveniles [electronic resource] / Robert D. Hoge and D.A. Andrews.
ISBN
9780199708215 (electronic bk.)
0199708215 (electronic bk.)
0199708215 (electronic bk.)
Imprint
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (172 p.)
Call Number
HV9069 .E93 2010eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
364.36
Summary
"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 zero in on important information for use in evaluationsTips for best practice and cautions against common pitfallsHighlighting of relevant case law and statutesSeparate list of assessment tools for easy referenceHelpful glossary of key terms for the particular topicIn making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations. This book places juvenile risk assessment within the context of FMHA for juveniles, so those using it will find it particularly useful to incorporate into their evaluations of risk and needs for adolescents in the juvenile justice system."
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-157) and index.
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Best practices in forensic mental health assessment.
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Table of Contents
1. The legal context
2. Forensic mental health concepts
3. Empirical foundations and limits
4. Preparation for the evaluation
5. Data collection
6. Interpretation
7. Report writing and testimony.
2. Forensic mental health concepts
3. Empirical foundations and limits
4. Preparation for the evaluation
5. Data collection
6. Interpretation
7. Report writing and testimony.