Product Description
"In Forensic Psychology and Law, three internationally known experts provide exceptional coverage of a wide array of topics that address both the clinical applications of forensic psychology and the role of psychological science in understanding and evaluating legal assumptions and processes." - Norman Poythress, PhD, Research Director and Professor, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Dept. of Mental Health Law and Policy

"Forensic Psychology and Law is a major contribution to the teaching of law and psychology. Roesch, Zapf, and Hart offer a timely, comprehensive, and succinct overview of the field that will offer widespread appeal to those interested in this vibrant and growing area. Outstanding." - Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, Drexel University

"In this volume, three noted experts have managed to capture the basic elements of forensic psychology. It is clearly written, well organized, and provides real world examples to hold the interest of any reader. While clarifying complex issues, the authors also present a very balanced discussion of a number of the most hotly debated topics." - Mary Alice Conroy, PhD, ABPP, Psychological Services Center, Sam Houston State University

A Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Discussion of the Interface Between Forensic Psychology and Law

Forensic Psychology and Law covers the latest theory, research, and practice in the field and provides thought-provoking discussion of topics with chapters on:

• Forensic assessment in criminal and civil domains
• Eyewitness identification
• Police investigations, interrogations, and confessions
• Correctional psychology
• Psychology, law, and public policy
• Ethics and professional issues

Product Description
"Clinical Forensic Psychology and Law" is a compilation of recent and classic articles providing comprehensive coverage of the field of clinical forensic psychology and law. Selected articles sample the major areas of the discipline, including criminal and civil forensic assessment, forensic treatment, youth assessment and intervention, and professional and ethical issues in forensic practice. The volume is designed for use by scholars, graduates and undergraduates in psychology and law schools. ... Read more

Product Description
As in its first edition, this book offers a conceptualmodel for understanding the nature of legal competencies. The model isinterpreted to assist mental health professionals in designing andperforming assessments for legal competencies defined in criminal andcivil law, and to guide research that will improve the practice ofevaluations for legal competencies. A special feature is the book'sevaluative review of specialized forensic assessment instruments foreach of several legal competencies. Three-fourths of the 37instruments reviewed in the second edition are new and thus were notreviewed in the first edition.

Application of the assessment model and reviews of instruments are provided for six areas of legal competence:

Competence to Stand Trial;
Waiver of Rights to Silence and Legal Counsel;
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity;
Parenting Capacity - Determination of Child Custody;
Guardianship and Conservatorship; and
Competence to Consent to Treatment. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

a masterpiece
continues to integrate and expand upon what is currently at issue in the new field of forensic psychology.next time I teach forensic psych on the undergraduate level, will use much of this text

Outstanding resource for all psychologists / evaluators
This book is extremely thorough yet easy to use.It came highly recommended by two very respected (well published, board certified, etc)professors I worked under as part of my clincal internship.My primary duites are not as a forensic psychologist; however, I have found in the couse of my work for an Outpatient Community Mental Health center that one can never really avoid forensic / competency issues and related evaluations.I have referred to this text often in the year since I purchased it; this book has proved invaluable.Forensic issues are increasingly prevalent in todays clinical practice; even if you are not primarily interested in forensic psychology, chances are you have or will be asked to assess competency at some point; while clinically oriented professors often offer some guidance on this matter, they often lack the epxerience / expertise to thoroughly train their students on the legal aspects of such determinations. This book provides the most relevant and accurate needed to ensure prudent and high quality.My only regret is that I did not purchase this book sooner.

Rob Metzger, Psy.D.

Excerpt of review from Book Reviews
"The first edition of this book was a classic, widely cited both for its analysis of forensic assessment instruments and for Grisso's integrative theory of forensic evaluation.With the second edition, Evaluating Competencies remains a classic.I expect that whenever a forensic psychologist of psychiatrist prepares for an advanced examination in this specialty, this book will-or should-be one of the first books reviewed."
Philip H. Witt, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate
Dept. of Psychiatry

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey ... Read more

Product Description
Human emotional suffering has been studied for centuries, but the significance of psychological injuries within legal contexts has only recently been recognized.As the public becomes increasingly aware of the ways in which mental health affects physical - and financial - well-being, psychological injuries comprise a rapidly growing set of personal injury insurance claims.Although the diverse range of problems that people claim to suffer from are serious and often genuine, the largely subjective and unobservable nature of psychological conditions has led to much skepticism about the authenticity of psychological injury claims. Improved assessment methods and research on the economic and physical health consequences of psychological distress has resulted in exponential growth in the litigation related to such conditions. Integrating the history of psychological injuries both from legal and mental health perspectives, this book offers compelling discussions of relevant statutory and case law.Focussing especially on posttraumatic stress disorder, it addresses the current status and empirical limitations of forensic assessments of psychological injuries and alerts readers to common vulnerabilities in expert evidence from mental health professionals.In addition, it also uses the latest empirical research to provide the best forensic methods for assessing both clinical conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder and for alternative explanations such as malingering.The authors offer state-of-the-art information on early intervention, psychological therapies, and pharmaceutical treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and stimulating suggestions for further research into this complex phenomenon. A comprehensive guide to psychological injuries, this book will be an indispensable resource for all mental health practitioners, researchers, and legal professionals who work with psychological injuries. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Psychological Injuries by Wm Koch, et al.
Excellent book for those examining PTSD, and its unreliability as a diagnosis.Koch is a well-known author on the subject of PTSD. ... Read more

Product Description
This book is aimed at mental health professionals who perform forensic evaluations of child witnesses in cases of alleged maltreatment, to determine whether to recommend courtroom modifications. Authors Susan R. Hall and Bruce D. Sales consider, from both legal and psychological standpoints, courtroom modifications such as allowing supportive adults in the witness box and allowing hearsay exemptions. The legal implications of more controversial practices such as using screens to shield the witness from the defendant, and using remote or videotaped depositions or testimony are also discussed. Finally, the authors review current research on trauma, PTSD, fear, anxiety, and depression in children who have been allegedly abused, and examine the implications for child testimony. The nuanced analysis in this book provides mental health and legal professionals with the expert guidance they need when making crucial forensic judgments. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

A must-have for anyone who has to deal with a child in a courtroom situation
The bravery to confront one's tormentor is not an innate quality of many children. "Courtroom Modifications for Child Witnesses: Law & Science in Forensic Evaluations" states that children require special treatment when being used as witnesses in the court of law, especially in cases of child abuse and neglect. Several mental health and legal experts speak out on what must be done to help a child confront their nightmares; "Courtroom Modifications for Child Witnesses" gives advice on how to deal with a child's trauma, distress, and common disorders, as well as giving suggestions for alleviating the simple fears that all children face. "Courtroom Modifications for Child Witnesses" is a must-have for anyone who has to deal with a child in a courtroom situation, especially recommended for college library law and psychology collections. ... Read more

Product Description
This is the third in Dr. Geiselman's compilation of pertinent articles dealing with the interaction of the science of psychology and/or psychiatry and the law. Included are divisions of:Juveline Justice, Sexual Deviancy, Mental Status Mitigations, Deceptions and Confessions, Expert Consultants in the System and Expert Witnesses in the Courtroom. Thirty four articles in all. Each article is summarized at the beginning, has quoted references and a short "about the author" at the end. ... Read more

Product Description
This digital document is an article from Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, published by Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd. on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 4164 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Beyond the noise and smoke: some challenges for mental health professionals entering the forensic arena.
Author: Peter C. Gaughwin
Publication: Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd.
Volume: 11Issue: 1Page: 44(6)

Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

Product Description
This digital document is an article from Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, published by Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd. on April 1, 2002. The length of the article is 6429 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: The effect of rapport in forensic interviewing.
Author: Roger Collins
Publication: Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2002
Publisher: Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd.
Volume: 9Issue: 1Page: 69(10)

Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more