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Zusatztext With its excellent case studies demonstrating the components of each evaluation, this is a practical and easy to read book. This book should be in the libraries of both novice and seasoned forensic evaluators. Informationen zum Autor Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, is Professor, Department of Psychology, Drexel University. His current research focuses on juvenile and adult offenders, legal decision-making, forensic evaluation associated with such decision-making, and diversion. He is the author of a number of articles and books in the area of forensic assessment. David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Law at Drexel University, where he is also Director of the JD/PhD Program in Law and Psychology. His research interests include psychopathy, forensic mental health assessments, drug policy, and diversion. He has authored several books and numerous articles on forensic mental health assessment and related topics. Klappentext The Second Edition of Forensic Mental Health Assessment is thoroughly updated in light of the developments and changes in the field, while still keeping the unique structure of presenting cases, detailed reports, and specific teaching points on a wide range of topics. Zusammenfassung Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) continues to develop and expand as a specialization. Since the publication of the First Edition of Forensic Mental Health Assessment: A Casebook over a decade ago, there have been a number of significant changes in the applicable law, ethics, science, and practice that have shaped the conceptual and empirical underpinnings of FMHA. The Second Edition of Forensic Mental Health Assessment is thoroughly updated in light of the developments and changes in the field, while still keeping the unique structure of presenting cases, detailed reports, and specific teaching points on a wide range of topics. Unlike anything else in the literature, it provides genuine (although disguised) case material, so trainees as well as legal and mental health professionals can review how high-quality forensic evaluation reports are written; it features contributions from leading experts in forensic psychology and psychiatry, providing samples of work in their particular areas of specialization; and it discusses case material in the larger context of broad foundational principles and specific teaching points, making it a valuable resource for teaching, training, and continuing education. Now featuring 50 real-world cases, this new edition covers topics including criminal responsibility, sexual offending risk evaluation, federal sentencing, capital sentencing, capacity to consent to treatment, personal injury, harassment and discrimination, guardianship, juvenile commitment, transfer and decertification, response style, expert testimony, evaluations in a military context, and many more. It will be invaluable for anyone involved in assessments for the courts, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and attorneys, as well as for FMHA courses. PREFACE ; ABOUT THE EDITORS ; CONTRIBUTORS ; 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ; 2 MIRANDA WAIVER CAPACITY ; CASE 1 ; PRINCIPLE: USE NOMOTHETIC EVIDENCE IN ASSESSING CLINICAL CONDITION, FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES, AND CAUSAL CONNECTION ; CASE CONTRIBUTED BY I. BRUCE FRUMKIN ; TEACHING POINT: WHAT IS THE VALUE OF SPECIALIZED FORENSIC ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS IN FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT ; CONTRIBUTED BY I. BRUCE FRUMKIN ; CASE 2 ; PRINCIPLE: USE CASE-SPECIFIC (IDIOGRAPHIC) EVIDENCE IN ASSESSING CLINICAL CONDITION, FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES, AND CAUSAL CONNECTION ; CASE CONTRIBUTED BY ALAN M. GOLDSTEIN ; TEACHING POINT: WHAT ARE THE LIMITS OF SPECIALIZED FORENSIC ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS? ; CONTRIBUTED BY ALAN M. GOLDSTEIN ; 3 COMPETENCE TO STAND TRIAL ; CASE 1 ; PRINCIPLE: USE TESTING WHEN INDICATED IN ASSESSING RESPONSE STYLE ; CASE CONTRIBUTED BY RICHARD ROGERS ; TEACHING POINT: INTEGRATING DIFFER...
