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Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals and Lawyers (Hardcover)

Review”This is the rarest of psychology books–an encyclopedic synthesis that fully serves both academic and practical interests. The sample reports alone are worth the purchase price to a practitioner, and the case law commentary should stimulate much research. During my testimony, I often disagree that any treatise is authoritative, but Psychological Evaluations for the Courts comes closest to getting my nod.”/m-/Manfred F. Greiffenstein, PhD, ABPP-CN, Psychological Systems, Inc., Royal Oak, Michigan”This outstanding work belongs on every mental health expert’s shelf. It is the best forensic assessment book on the market, and the best available text for preparing for board certification examinations.”–Paul R. Lees-Haley, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Huntsville, Alabama “Melton et al. have done it again…and again. This third edition upholds the book’s undisputed standing as the single, indispensable reference for forensic mental health examiners, students in forensic training programs, and attorneys. Thoroughly revised, it retains concepts of enduring value to the field while incorporating the most important advances in forensic assessment over the last 10 years.”–Thomas Grisso, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School “One of those rare books for which ‘must read’ is an understatement. Even more than its predecessors, this edition deserves ovations for combining cutting-edge science, exceptional clinical insight, and outstanding legal acumen. The platinum standard for forensic best practice has just arrived.”–John Monahan, PhD, John S. Shannon Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia”As good as the previous editions were, this third edition is even better. Its lucid exposition of legal issues, combined with sophisticated discussion of assessment approaches and ethical concerns, make it an invaluable companion for forensic mental health professionals and trainees of all disciplines. One of the few indispensable references for forensic mental health practice.”–Paul S. Appelbaum, MD, Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Law, Columbia University”The release of the third edition of Psychological Evaluations for the Courts will ensure it remains the authoritative reference in the field for years to come. This is a truly indispensable volume that both embodies and establishes the state of the discipline. Its breadth of coverage is unmatched by any other book, and each topic is analyzed critically and in exacting detail. The quality of psycholegal scholarship is, quite simply, awesome. For educators, this book can serve as the single required text for virtually any graduate or postgraduate training program in forensic psychology. It is also an excellent practice guide for those already working in the field.”–Stephen D. Hart, PhD, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Canada”Offers a comprehensive discussion of forensic assessment along with best practice guidelines for psychological evaluations in a wide range of criminal and civil proceedings.”–Juvenile and Family Court Journal”This is an exceptional compendium of issues in forensic psychology….The critical aspects of forensic psychology are covered laudably. With new case law, changing statutes, and innovative research, this third edition is a worthwhile update….4 Stars!”–Doody’s Review Service”If you perform forensic evaluations for a living, you need this book.”–Journal of Psychiatric Practice

This is the definitive reference and text for both mental health and legal professionals. The authors offer a uniquely comprehensive discussion of the legal and clinical contexts of forensic assessment, along with best-practice guidelines for participating effectively and ethically in a wide range of criminal and civil proceedings. Presented are findings, instruments, and procedures related to criminal and civil competencies, civil commitment, sentencing, personal injury claims, antidiscrimination laws, child custody, juvenile justice, and more.

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Hardcover: 930 pages

Publisher: The Guilford Press; Third Edition edition (September 18, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1572309660
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By Karen Franklin “Forensic Psychologist” (El Cerrito, CA, USA) - See all my reviews(REAL NAME)
  

The second edition, published in 1997, was the ultimate reference authority. The field has expanded considerably since then, and this third edition is even bigger and better. It is written for two groups: mental health professionals who perform psychological evaluations for the courts, and the legal professionals who retain them. It is also an invaluable resource book for students pursuing careers in forensic psychology or mental health law.
The collective experiences of the authors are diverse, and the book’s coverage is similarly wide-ranging and comprehensive. Overview chapters discuss the nature of the legal system and forensic psychological assessment. Specific topics include criminal (competencies, mental state at the time of the offense, juvenile delinquency, sentencing) and non-criminal applications (civil commitment, tort claims, child abuse, parenting).
Always, the authors focus both on ethics and on practicality. We learn about operating a forensic practice and the how-to’s of communicating with the courts, both orally and in writing. One of my favorite sections is the last hundred pages, which contain 17 sample reports complete with discussion. As a teaching tool, there is nothing better than this.
Thorough and well-written, this book is mandatory for the shelf of any forensic practitioner, mental health lawyer, or forensic psychology graduate student.

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