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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454108103321

Autore

White Jack

Titolo

Writing reports for court [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide for psychologists working in forensic contexts / / Jack White, Andrew Day and Louisa Hackett

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bowen Hills, Qld., : Australian Academic Press, 2007

ISBN

1-281-70916-6

9786611709167

1-921513-08-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (208 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DayAndrew

HackettLouisa

Disciplina

364.3

614.1

Soggetti

Evidence, Expert - Australia

Report writing

Forensic psychology

Criminal psychology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front cover; Foreword; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Australian Legislation; Chapter 3: The Court Report Structure; Chapter 4: Addressing the Legal Issues; Chapter 5: Civil Compensation Issues; Chapter 6: Family Court Matters; Chapter 7: Issues Regarding Malingering; Chapter 8: Going to Court as an Expert Witness; Appendix 1: Offender Rehabilitation Programs in Australia; Appendix 2: Family Court Guidelines for Expert Evidence; Glossary; References; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

This text examines relevant mental health state legislation relating to  criminal, civil and family courts and then sets out  a logical structure for writing reports for such matters. Featuring numerous case studies to illustrate the applicability of the information provided, this book serves as an excellent text for all psychologists considering a career in



forensic work as well as any working psychologist who may find themselves in a court setting.