Fundamentals of forensic practice : mental health and criminal law /

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Author / Creator:Rogers, Richard, 1950-
Imprint:New York : Springer, c2005.
Description:1 online resource (viii, 445 p.)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8874679
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Other authors / contributors:Shuman, Daniel W.
ISBN:9780387252261 (acid-free paper)
0387252266 (acid-free paper)
0387252274 (e-ISBN)
9780387252278 (e-ISBN)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-433) and indexes.
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Summary:"Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists are increasingly asked to provide expertise to courts and attorneys in the criminal justice system. To do so effectively, they must stay abreast of important advances in the understanding of legal standards, as well as new developments in sophisticated measures and the methods for their assessment. Fundamentals of Forensic Practice is designed to address the critical issues that are faced by mental health experts in their role of conducting assessments, presenting findings, and preparing for challenges to admissibility and credibility." "Uniquely practical and comprehensive, this volume operationalizes legal standards and describes empirically validated methods for their evaluation. Not only is this essential for mental health professionals, but it is equally valuable to criminal attorneys. Lawyers require both clinical knowledge and understanding of legal standards in order to prepare their own experts and to challenge those on the opposing side. For both clinical and legal experts Fundamentals of Forensic Practice offers a full view of all phases of criminal proceedings." --Book Jacket.
Other form:Print version: Rogers, Richard, 1950- Fundamentals of forensic practice. New York : Springer, c2005 0387252266 0387252274