Part I: General Considerations.Law and the Mental Health Professions: An Uneasy Alliance. An Overview of the Legal System: Sources of Law, the Court System, and the Adjudicative Process. The Nature and Method of Forensic Assessment. Constitutional, Common-Law, and Ethical Contours of the Evaluation Process: The Mental Health Professional as Double Agent. Managing Public and Private Forensic Services. Part II. The Criminal Process.Competency to Stand Trial. Other Competencies in the Criminal Process. Mental State at the Time of the Offense. Sentencing. Part III. Noncriminal Adjudication.Civil Commitment. Civil Competencies. Compensating Mental Injuries: Workers' Compensation and Torts. Federal Antidiscrimination and Entitlement Laws. Part IV. Children and Families.Juvenile Delinquency. Child Abuse and Neglect. Child Custody in Divorce. Education and Habilitation. Part V. Communicating with the Courts.Consultation, Report Writing, and Expert Testimony. Sample Reports. Glossary.
Gary B. Melton, PhD, is Director of the Institute for Families in Society, Professor of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science, and Adjunct Professor of Law, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the University of South Carolina.
John Petrila, JD, LLM, is Professor and Chair, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Florida Mental Health Institute, at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Norman G. Poythress, PhD, is Professor and Research Director, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Florida Mental Health Institute, at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Christopher Slobogin, JD, LLM, is Professor, Alumni Research
Scholar, and Associate Dean of Law at the University of Florida in
Gainesville.
'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, USA'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, University of Virginia School
of Law , USA'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, USA'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 post-graduate 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
'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, USA'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, University of Virginia School
of Law , USA'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 post-graduate 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
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