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Foundations of forensic mental health assessment /
"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 pa...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Oxford University Press,
2009.
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| Colección: | Best practices in forensic mental health assessment.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "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." "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."--Jacket. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xi, 180 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-168) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199724154 0199724156 1282564064 9781282564060 9786612564062 6612564067 0199886598 9780199886593 |