Evaluation for risk of violence in adults / Kirk Heilbrun.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heilbrun, Kirk.

Series:

Best practices in forensic mental health assessment

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Violence--Risk assessment.

Violence.

Dangerously mentally ill--Risk assessment.

Dangerously mentally ill.

Forensic psychology.

Forensic Psychiatry--methods.

Mentally Ill Persons--psychology.

Risk Assessment--methods.

Social Behavior Disorders.

Violence--psychology.

Risk assessment.

Medical Subjects:

Forensic Psychiatry--methods.

Mentally Ill Persons--psychology.

Risk Assessment--methods.

Social Behavior Disorders.

Violence--psychology.

Physical Description:

xi, 187 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

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 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 topic

In 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.

Contents:

Foundation

Chapter 1 The Legal Context 3

Chapter 2 Forensic Mental Health Concepts 33

Chapter 3 Empirical Foundations and Limits 51

Application

Chapter 4 Preparation for the Evaluation 81

Chapter 5 Data Collection 103

Chapter 6 Interpretation 123

Chapter 7 Report Writing and Testimony 141.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780195369816

0195369815

OCLC:

301798053