Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition
Download or Read eBook Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition PDF written by Gary B. Melton and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2007-09-18 with total page 959 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Gary B. Melton |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 959 |
Release | : 2007-09-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781606237397 |
ISBN-13 | : 160623739X |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition by : Gary B. Melton
Book excerpt: 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.