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Most of the literature in forensic mental health assessment is organized around the particular legal issue that is the focus of a given assessment, tool, or research study.

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Most of the literature in forensic mental health assessment is organized around the particular legal issue that is the focus of a given assessment, tool, or research study. This book starts with a different assumption: There are broad principles of forensic assessment that are applicable across different legal issues. If such principles exist, they should be derived from and supported by sources of authority in ethics, law, science, and prof- sional practice. This is what I seek to do in this book, with each of the 29 broad principles of forensic mental health assessment described and a- lyzed from the perspective of these sources of authority. There are a number of individuals who have contributed in various ways to making this a better book. It seems best to begin with a general acknowledgment: Those interested in forensic mental health assessment, particularly my colleagues from the American Psychology–Law Society and the American Board of Forensic Psychology, have been an extraor- narily helpful and congenial group. I have learned a great deal from them over the years and they challenged me to undertake the daunting task of trying to capture the broad views of the field in this book.

Author Biography

Kirk Heilbrun earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980 and completed his postdoctoral fellowship in psychology and criminal justice at Florida State University from 1981-1982. He is currently a professor of psychology and head of the Department of Psychology at Drexel University.

Table of Contents

Developing Principles of Forensic Mental Health Assessment.- Preparation.- First Contacts.- Defining the Evaluator's Role.- Using a Model.- Data Collection.- Selection.- Administration.- Data Interpretation.- Assessing Response Style.- Incorporating Scientific Reasoning and Data.- Making Assertions and Clarifying Limits.- Communication.- Communicating Clearly.- Testifying Effectively.- Applying the Principles of Forensic Mental Health Assessment.- Implications for Research, Training, Practice, and Policy.

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Most of the literature in forensic mental health assessment is organized around the particular legal issue that is the focus of a given assessment, tool, or research study. This book starts with a different assumption: There are broad principles of forensic assessment that are applicable across different legal issues. If such principles exist, they should be derived from and supported by sources of authority in ethics, law, science, and prof- sional practice. This is what I seek to do in this book, with each of the 29 broad principles of forensic mental health assessment described and a- lyzed from the perspective of these sources of authority. There are a number of individuals who have contributed in various ways to making this a better book. It seems best to begin with a general acknowledgment: Those interested in forensic mental health assessment, particularly my colleagues from the American Psychology-Law Society and the American Board of Forensic Psychology, have been an extraor- narily helpful and congenial group. I have learned a great deal from them over the years and they challenged me to undertake the daunting task of trying to capture the broad views of the field in this book.

Details ISBN1475786050 Author Kirk Heilbrun Language English Edition 01200th ISBN-10 1475786050 ISBN-13 9781475786057 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-03-23 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DEWEY 614.1 Short Title PRINCIPLES OF FORENSIC MENTAL Media Book Series Number 12 Series Perspectives in Law & Psychology Illustrations XII, 344 p. AU Release Date 2013-03-23 NZ Release Date 2013-03-23 US Release Date 2013-03-23 UK Release Date 2013-03-23 Pages 344 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001 Format Paperback Alternative 9780306465383 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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